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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.11, 194.81 and 86.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.11, 194.81 and 86.68 is: 129.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.11 : 194.81 = 86.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.11/194.81 = 86.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.11x = 194.81 × 86.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.11x = 16,885.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,885.39/130.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.77

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