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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.84, 196.50 and 90.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.84, 196.50 and 90.28 is: 135.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.84 : 196.50 = 90.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.84/196.50 = 90.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.84x = 196.50 × 90.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.84x = 17,740.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,740.02/130.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.59

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