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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.26, 195.40 and 84.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.26, 195.40 and 84.70 is: 127.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.26 : 195.40 = 84.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.26/195.40 = 84.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.26x = 195.40 × 84.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.26x = 16,550.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,550.38/130.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.06

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