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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.28, 195.50 and 84.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.28, 195.50 and 84.66 is: 127.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.28 : 195.50 = 84.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.28/195.50 = 84.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.28x = 195.50 × 84.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.28x = 16,551.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,551.03/130.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.04

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