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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.19, 195.38 and 84.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.19, 195.38 and 84.52 is: 126.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.19 : 195.38 = 84.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.19/195.38 = 84.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.19x = 195.38 × 84.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.19x = 16,513.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,513.66/130.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.85

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