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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130, 194.80 and 91.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130, 194.80 and 91.40 is: 136.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130 : 194.80 = 91.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130/194.80 = 91.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130x = 194.80 × 91.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130x = 17,804.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,804.72/130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.96

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