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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.01, 193.46 and 127.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.01, 193.46 and 127.58 is: 189.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.01 : 193.46 = 127.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.01/193.46 = 127.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.01x = 193.46 × 127.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.01x = 24,680.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,680.02/130.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.84

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