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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.07, 194.87 and 84.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.07, 194.87 and 84.42 is: 126.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.07 : 194.87 = 84.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.07/194.87 = 84.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.07x = 194.87 × 84.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.07x = 16,450.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,450.50/130.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.48

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