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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.38, 195.14 and 86.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.38, 195.14 and 86.95 is: 130.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.38 : 195.14 = 86.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.38/195.14 = 86.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.38x = 195.14 × 86.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.38x = 16,967.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,967.26/130.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.13

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