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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.82, 196.06 and 82.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.82, 196.06 and 82.74 is: 124.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.82 : 196.06 = 82.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.82/196.06 = 82.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.82x = 196.06 × 82.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.82x = 16,221.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,221.02/130.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.00

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