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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.74, 195.84 and 82.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.74, 195.84 and 82.50 is: 123.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.74 : 195.84 = 82.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.74/195.84 = 82.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.74x = 195.84 × 82.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.74x = 16,156.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,156.80/130.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.58

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