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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.46, 195.49 and 92.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.46, 195.49 and 92.02 is: 137.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.46 : 195.49 = 92.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.46/195.49 = 92.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.46x = 195.49 × 92.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.46x = 17,988.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,988.99/130.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.89

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