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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.37, 195.53 and 84.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.37, 195.53 and 84.57 is: 126.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.37 : 195.53 = 84.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.37/195.53 = 84.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.37x = 195.53 × 84.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.37x = 16,535.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,535.55/130.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.84

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