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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.27, 195.13 and 81.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.27, 195.13 and 81.37 is: 121.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.27 : 195.13 = 81.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.27/195.13 = 81.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.27x = 195.13 × 81.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.27x = 15,877.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,877.73/130.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.88

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