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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.68, 196.10 and 87.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.68, 196.10 and 87.41 is: 131.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.68 : 196.10 = 87.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.68/196.10 = 87.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.68x = 196.10 × 87.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.68x = 17,141.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,141.10/130.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.17

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