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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.31, 195.74 and 82.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.31, 195.74 and 82.25 is: 123.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.31 : 195.74 = 82.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.31/195.74 = 82.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.31x = 195.74 × 82.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.31x = 16,098.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,098.23/130.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.54

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