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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.96, 196.16 and 82.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.96, 196.16 and 82.80 is: 124.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.96 : 196.16 = 82.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.96/196.16 = 82.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.96x = 196.16 × 82.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.96x = 16,242.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,242.05/130.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.02

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