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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.46, 195.21 and 87.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.46, 195.21 and 87.50 is: 130.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.46 : 195.21 = 87.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.46/195.21 = 87.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.46x = 195.21 × 87.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.46x = 17,080.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,080.88/130.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.93

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