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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.01, 195.04 and 86.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.01, 195.04 and 86.67 is: 130.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.01 : 195.04 = 86.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.01/195.04 = 86.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.01x = 195.04 × 86.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.01x = 16,904.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,904.23/130.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.03

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