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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.23, 195.34 and 82.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.23, 195.34 and 82.44 is: 123.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.23 : 195.34 = 82.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.23/195.34 = 82.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.23x = 195.34 × 82.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.23x = 16,103.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,103.34/130.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.66

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