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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.89, 196.44 and 92.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.89, 196.44 and 92.45 is: 138.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.89 : 196.44 = 92.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.89/196.44 = 92.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.89x = 196.44 × 92.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.89x = 18,160.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,160.88/130.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.75

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