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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.67, 195.79 and 82.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.67, 195.79 and 82.47 is: 123.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.67 : 195.79 = 82.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.67/195.79 = 82.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.67x = 195.79 × 82.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.67x = 16,147.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,147.01/130.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.58

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