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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.28, 195.20 and 84.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.28, 195.20 and 84.56 is: 126.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.28 : 195.20 = 84.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.28/195.20 = 84.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.28x = 195.20 × 84.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.28x = 16,506.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,506.11/130.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.70

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