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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.56, 195.87 and 84.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.56, 195.87 and 84.95 is: 127.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.56 : 195.87 = 84.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.56/195.87 = 84.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.56x = 195.87 × 84.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.56x = 16,638.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,638.75/130.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.44

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