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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.54, 196.03 and 87.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.54, 196.03 and 87.49 is: 131.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.54 : 196.03 = 87.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.54/196.03 = 87.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.54x = 196.03 × 87.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.54x = 17,149.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,149.90/130.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.38

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