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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.31, 195.21 and 86.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.31, 195.21 and 86.87 is: 130.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.31 : 195.21 = 86.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.31/195.21 = 86.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.31x = 195.21 × 86.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.31x = 16,958.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,958.38/130.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.14

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