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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.66, 195.67 and 84.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.66, 195.67 and 84.75 is: 126.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.66 : 195.67 = 84.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.66/195.67 = 84.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.66x = 195.67 × 84.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.66x = 16,583.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,583.70/130.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.93

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