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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.52, 195.83 and 87.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.52, 195.83 and 87.15 is: 130.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.52 : 195.83 = 87.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.52/195.83 = 87.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.52x = 195.83 × 87.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.52x = 17,066.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,066.15/130.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.76

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