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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.95, 196.82 and 87.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.95, 196.82 and 87.76 is: 131.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.95 : 196.82 = 87.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.95/196.82 = 87.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.95x = 196.82 × 87.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.95x = 17,272.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,272.92/130.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.90

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