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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.60, 197.19 and 85.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.60, 197.19 and 85.93 is: 128.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.60 : 197.19 = 85.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.60/197.19 = 85.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.60x = 197.19 × 85.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.60x = 16,944.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,944.04/131.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.75

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