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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.80, 196.34 and 87.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.80, 196.34 and 87.33 is: 131.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.80 : 196.34 = 87.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.80/196.34 = 87.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.80x = 196.34 × 87.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.80x = 17,145.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,145.69/130.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.08

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