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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.49, 197.21 and 85.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.49, 197.21 and 85.70 is: 128.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.49 : 197.21 = 85.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.49/197.21 = 85.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.49x = 197.21 × 85.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.49x = 16,901.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,901.60/131.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.54

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