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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.24, 195.60 and 82.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.24, 195.60 and 82.16 is: 123.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.24 : 195.60 = 82.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.24/195.60 = 82.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.24x = 195.60 × 82.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.24x = 16,070.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,070.50/130.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.39

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