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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.95, 196.25 and 84.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.95, 196.25 and 84.60 is: 126.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.95 : 196.25 = 84.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.95/196.25 = 84.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.95x = 196.25 × 84.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.95x = 16,602.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,602.33/130.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.78

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