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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.67, 195.85 and 89.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.67, 195.85 and 89.97 is: 134.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.67 : 195.85 = 89.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.67/195.85 = 89.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.67x = 195.85 × 89.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.67x = 17,620.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,620.00/130.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.84

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