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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.48, 195.80 and 84.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.48, 195.80 and 84.87 is: 127.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.48 : 195.80 = 84.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.48/195.80 = 84.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.48x = 195.80 × 84.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.48x = 16,617.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,617.12/130.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.36

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