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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.53, 196.22 and 92.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.53, 196.22 and 92.28 is: 138.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.53 : 196.22 = 92.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.53/196.22 = 92.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.53x = 196.22 × 92.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.53x = 18,107.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,107.60/130.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.73

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