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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.87, 195.94 and 90.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.87, 195.94 and 90.01 is: 134.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.87 : 195.94 = 90.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.87/195.94 = 90.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.87x = 195.94 × 90.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.87x = 17,636.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,636.56/130.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.76

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