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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.53, 196.94 and 85.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.53, 196.94 and 85.76 is: 128.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.53 : 196.94 = 85.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.53/196.94 = 85.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.53x = 196.94 × 85.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.53x = 16,890.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,890.41/131.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.42

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