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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.76, 195.65 and 87.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.76, 195.65 and 87.54 is: 130.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.76 : 195.65 = 87.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.76/195.65 = 87.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.76x = 195.65 × 87.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.76x = 17,125.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,125.79/130.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.97

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