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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.97, 196.24 and 92.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.97, 196.24 and 92.39 is: 138.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.97 : 196.24 = 92.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.97/196.24 = 92.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.97x = 196.24 × 92.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.97x = 18,131.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,131.29/130.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.43

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