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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.59, 195.47 and 84.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.59, 195.47 and 84.25 is: 126.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.59 : 195.47 = 84.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.59/195.47 = 84.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.59x = 195.47 × 84.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.59x = 16,467.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,467.93/130.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.11

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