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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.98, 196.35 and 92.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.98, 196.35 and 92.34 is: 138.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.98 : 196.35 = 92.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.98/196.35 = 92.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.98x = 196.35 × 92.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.98x = 18,130.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,130.96/130.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.43

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