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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.20, 195.24 and 81.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.20, 195.24 and 81.48 is: 122.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.20 : 195.24 = 81.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.20/195.24 = 81.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.20x = 195.24 × 81.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.20x = 15,908.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,908.16/130.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.18

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