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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.87, 196.35 and 82.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.87, 196.35 and 82.23 is: 123.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.87 : 196.35 = 82.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.87/196.35 = 82.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.87x = 196.35 × 82.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.87x = 16,145.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,145.86/130.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.37

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