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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.45, 195.60 and 89.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.45, 195.60 and 89.92 is: 134.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.45 : 195.60 = 89.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.45/195.60 = 89.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.45x = 195.60 × 89.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.45x = 17,588.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,588.35/130.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.83

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