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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.26, 194.96 and 89.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.26, 194.96 and 89.46 is: 133.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.26 : 194.96 = 89.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.26/194.96 = 89.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.26x = 194.96 × 89.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.26x = 17,440.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,440.67/130.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.89

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