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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.75, 682.13 and 130.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.75, 682.13 and 130.12 is: 195.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.75 : 682.13 = 130.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.75/682.13 = 130.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.75x = 682.13 × 130.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.75x = 88,758.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,758.76/454.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.18

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