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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.84, 196.24 and 83.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.84, 196.24 and 83.08 is: 124.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.84 : 196.24 = 83.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.84/196.24 = 83.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.84x = 196.24 × 83.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.84x = 16,303.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,303.62/130.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.61

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