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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.63, 195.78 and 92.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.63, 195.78 and 92.05 is: 137.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.63 : 195.78 = 92.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.63/195.78 = 92.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.63x = 195.78 × 92.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.63x = 18,022.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,022.14/130.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.97

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