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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.13, 195.15 and 86.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.13, 195.15 and 86.77 is: 130.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.13 : 195.15 = 86.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.13/195.15 = 86.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.13x = 195.15 × 86.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.13x = 16,932.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,932.19/130.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.12

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