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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.09, 195.23 and 88.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.09, 195.23 and 88.33 is: 132.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.09 : 195.23 = 88.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.09/195.23 = 88.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.09x = 195.23 × 88.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.09x = 17,244.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,244.67/130.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.56

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