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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.54, 197.01 and 85.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.54, 197.01 and 85.78 is: 128.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.54 : 197.01 = 85.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.54/197.01 = 85.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.54x = 197.01 × 85.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.54x = 16,899.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,899.03/131.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.47

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