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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.78, 195.92 and 81.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.78, 195.92 and 81.92 is: 122.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.78 : 195.92 = 81.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.78/195.92 = 81.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.78x = 195.92 × 81.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.78x = 16,049.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,049.77/130.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.72

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