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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.95, 196.16 and 82.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.95, 196.16 and 82.62 is: 123.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.95 : 196.16 = 82.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.95/196.16 = 82.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.95x = 196.16 × 82.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.95x = 16,206.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,206.33/130.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.76

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