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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.62, 195.72 and 92.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.62, 195.72 and 92.01 is: 137.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.62 : 195.72 = 92.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.62/195.72 = 92.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.62x = 195.72 × 92.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.62x = 18,008.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,008.20/130.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.87

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