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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.86, 196.17 and 82.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.86, 196.17 and 82.62 is: 123.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.86 : 196.17 = 82.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.86/196.17 = 82.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.86x = 196.17 × 82.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.86x = 16,207.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,207.57/130.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.85

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