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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.52, 195.44 and 84.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.52, 195.44 and 84.96 is: 127.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.52 : 195.44 = 84.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.52/195.44 = 84.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.52x = 195.44 × 84.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.52x = 16,604.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,604.58/130.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.22

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