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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.17, 194.99 and 84.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.17, 194.99 and 84.34 is: 126.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.17 : 194.99 = 84.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.17/194.99 = 84.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.17x = 194.99 × 84.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.17x = 16,445.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,445.03/130.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.34

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