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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.74, 195.89 and 92.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.74, 195.89 and 92.15 is: 138.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.74 : 195.89 = 92.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.74/195.89 = 92.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.74x = 195.89 × 92.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.74x = 18,051.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,051.29/130.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.07

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