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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.37, 195.34 and 89.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.37, 195.34 and 89.71 is: 134.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.37 : 195.34 = 89.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.37/195.34 = 89.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.37x = 195.34 × 89.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.37x = 17,523.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,523.95/130.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.42

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