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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.57, 195.75 and 82.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.57, 195.75 and 82.38 is: 123.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.57 : 195.75 = 82.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.57/195.75 = 82.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.57x = 195.75 × 82.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.57x = 16,125.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,125.11/130.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.50

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