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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.05, 195.27 and 84.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.05, 195.27 and 84.27 is: 126.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.05 : 195.27 = 84.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.05/195.27 = 84.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.05x = 195.27 × 84.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.05x = 16,455.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,455.40/130.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.53

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