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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.14, 195.17 and 57.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.14, 195.17 and 57.02 is: 85.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.14 : 195.17 = 57.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.14/195.17 = 57.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.14x = 195.17 × 57.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.14x = 11,127.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,127.33/130.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.50

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