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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.47, 195.75 and 87.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.47, 195.75 and 87.31 is: 131.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.47 : 195.75 = 87.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.47/195.75 = 87.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.47x = 195.75 × 87.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.47x = 17,090.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,090.93/130.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.00

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