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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.83, 195.94 and 82.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.83, 195.94 and 82.09 is: 122.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.83 : 195.94 = 82.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.83/195.94 = 82.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.83x = 195.94 × 82.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.83x = 16,084.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,084.71/130.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.94

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