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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.53, 195.72 and 91.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.53, 195.72 and 91.81 is: 137.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.53 : 195.72 = 91.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.53/195.72 = 91.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.53x = 195.72 × 91.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.53x = 17,969.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,969.05/130.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.66

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