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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.79, 197.70 and 85.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.79, 197.70 and 85.41 is: 128.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.79 : 197.70 = 85.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.79/197.70 = 85.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.79x = 197.70 × 85.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.79x = 16,885.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,885.56/131.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.12

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