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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.59, 195.66 and 89.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.59, 195.66 and 89.87 is: 134.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.59 : 195.66 = 89.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.59/195.66 = 89.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.59x = 195.66 × 89.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.59x = 17,582.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,582.99/130.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.64

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