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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.40, 195.49 and 84.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.40, 195.49 and 84.13 is: 126.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.40 : 195.49 = 84.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.40/195.49 = 84.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.40x = 195.49 × 84.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.40x = 16,446.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,446.57/130.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.12

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