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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.86, 197.70 and 85.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.86, 197.70 and 85.48 is: 128.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.86 : 197.70 = 85.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.86/197.70 = 85.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.86x = 197.70 × 85.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.86x = 16,899.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,899.40/131.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.16

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