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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.51, 195.60 and 84.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.51, 195.60 and 84.95 is: 127.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.51 : 195.60 = 84.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.51/195.60 = 84.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.51x = 195.60 × 84.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.51x = 16,616.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,616.29/130.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.32

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