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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.75, 197.34 and 85.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.75, 197.34 and 85.97 is: 128.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.75 : 197.34 = 85.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.75/197.34 = 85.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.75x = 197.34 × 85.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.75x = 16,965.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,965.32/131.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.77

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