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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.20, 195.36 and 82.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.20, 195.36 and 82.20 is: 123.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.20 : 195.36 = 82.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.20/195.36 = 82.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.20x = 195.36 × 82.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.20x = 16,058.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,058.59/130.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.34

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