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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.09, 194.34 and 86.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.09, 194.34 and 86.42 is: 129.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.09 : 194.34 = 86.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.09/194.34 = 86.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.09x = 194.34 × 86.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.09x = 16,794.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,794.86/130.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.10

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