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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.18, 195 and 81.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.18, 195 and 81.32 is: 121.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.18 : 195 = 81.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.18/195 = 81.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.18x = 195 × 81.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.18x = 15,857.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,857.40/130.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.81

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