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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.87, 196.29 and 34.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.87, 196.29 and 34.67 is: 52.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.87 : 196.29 = 34.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.87/196.29 = 34.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.87x = 196.29 × 34.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.87x = 6,805.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,805.37/130.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.00

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