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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.77, 195.89 and 85.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.77, 195.89 and 85.05 is: 127.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.77 : 195.89 = 85.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.77/195.89 = 85.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.77x = 195.89 × 85.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.77x = 16,660.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,660.02/130.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.40

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