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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.38, 195.72 and 81.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.38, 195.72 and 81.69 is: 122.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.38 : 195.72 = 81.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.38/195.72 = 81.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.38x = 195.72 × 81.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.38x = 15,988.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,988.37/130.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.63

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