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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.22, 194.96 and 86.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.22, 194.96 and 86.93 is: 130.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.22 : 194.96 = 86.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.22/194.96 = 86.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.22x = 194.96 × 86.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.22x = 16,947.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,947.87/130.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.15

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