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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.08, 195.02 and 84.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.08, 195.02 and 84.70 is: 126.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.08 : 195.02 = 84.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.08/195.02 = 84.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.08x = 195.02 × 84.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.08x = 16,518.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,518.33/130.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.98

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