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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.49, 195.75 and 84.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.49, 195.75 and 84.86 is: 127.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.49 : 195.75 = 84.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.49/195.75 = 84.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.49x = 195.75 × 84.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.49x = 16,610.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,610.37/130.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.30

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