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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.97, 195 and 86.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.97, 195 and 86.81 is: 130.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.97 : 195 = 86.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.97/195 = 86.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.97x = 195 × 86.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.97x = 16,927.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,927.95/129.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.25

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