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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130, 195.98 and 128.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130, 195.98 and 128.08 is: 193.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130 : 195.98 = 128.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130/195.98 = 128.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130x = 195.98 × 128.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130x = 25,101.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,101.12/130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.09

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