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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.93, 196.16 and 92.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.93, 196.16 and 92.35 is: 138.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.93 : 196.16 = 92.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.93/196.16 = 92.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.93x = 196.16 × 92.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.93x = 18,115.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,115.38/130.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.36

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