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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.20, 195.36 and 89.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.20, 195.36 and 89.64 is: 134.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.20 : 195.36 = 89.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.20/195.36 = 89.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.20x = 195.36 × 89.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.20x = 17,512.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,512.07/130.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.50

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