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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.16, 194.96 and 84.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.16, 194.96 and 84.48 is: 126.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.16 : 194.96 = 84.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.16/194.96 = 84.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.16x = 194.96 × 84.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.16x = 16,470.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,470.22/130.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.54

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