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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.76, 195.80 and 84.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.76, 195.80 and 84.97 is: 127.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.76 : 195.80 = 84.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.76/195.80 = 84.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.76x = 195.80 × 84.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.76x = 16,638.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,638.33/130.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.24

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