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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.93, 196.26 and 90.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.93, 196.26 and 90.34 is: 135.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.93 : 196.26 = 90.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.93/196.26 = 90.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.93x = 196.26 × 90.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.93x = 17,730.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,730.13/130.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.42

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