Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130, 195 and 87.52
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 130, 195 and 87.52 is: 131.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130 : 195 = 87.52 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130/195 = 87.52/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130x = 195 × 87.52 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130x = 17,066.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,066.40/130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 131.28
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