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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.87, 195.90 and 94.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.87, 195.90 and 94.25 is: 141.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.87 : 195.90 = 94.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.87/195.90 = 94.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.87x = 195.90 × 94.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.87x = 18,462.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,462.12/130.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.08

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