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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.24, 195.79 and 91.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.24, 195.79 and 91.99 is: 138.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.24 : 195.79 = 91.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.24/195.79 = 91.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.24x = 195.79 × 91.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.24x = 18,010.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,010.72/130.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.29

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