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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.59, 195.98 and 81.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.59, 195.98 and 81.89 is: 122.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.59 : 195.98 = 81.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.59/195.98 = 81.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.59x = 195.98 × 81.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.59x = 16,048.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,048.80/130.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.89

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