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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.29, 195.06 and 84.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.29, 195.06 and 84.57 is: 126.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.29 : 195.06 = 84.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.29/195.06 = 84.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.29x = 195.06 × 84.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.29x = 16,496.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,496.22/130.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.61

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