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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.42, 195.40 and 86.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.42, 195.40 and 86.99 is: 130.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.42 : 195.40 = 86.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.42/195.40 = 86.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.42x = 195.40 × 86.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.42x = 16,996.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,996.98/130.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.32

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