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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.30, 195.38 and 84.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.30, 195.38 and 84.54 is: 126.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.30 : 195.38 = 84.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.30/195.38 = 84.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.30x = 195.38 × 84.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.30x = 16,517.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,517.43/130.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.76

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