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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.41, 195.48 and 83.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.41, 195.48 and 83.99 is: 125.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.41 : 195.48 = 83.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.41/195.48 = 83.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.41x = 195.48 × 83.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.41x = 16,417.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,417.39/130.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.89

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