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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.58, 197.28 and 85.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.58, 197.28 and 85.95 is: 128.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.58 : 197.28 = 85.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.58/197.28 = 85.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.58x = 197.28 × 85.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.58x = 16,956.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,956.22/131.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.87

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