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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.51, 195.88 and 92.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.51, 195.88 and 92.07 is: 138.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.51 : 195.88 = 92.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.51/195.88 = 92.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.51x = 195.88 × 92.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.51x = 18,034.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,034.67/130.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.19

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