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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.70, 196.19 and 84.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.70, 196.19 and 84.48 is: 126.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.70 : 196.19 = 84.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.70/196.19 = 84.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.70x = 196.19 × 84.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.70x = 16,574.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,574.44/130.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.81

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