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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.79, 197.28 and 86.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.79, 197.28 and 86.07 is: 128.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.79 : 197.28 = 86.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.79/197.28 = 86.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.79x = 197.28 × 86.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.79x = 16,979.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,979.89/131.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.84

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