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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.01, 194.70 and 125.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.01, 194.70 and 125.45 is: 187.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.01 : 194.70 = 125.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.01/194.70 = 125.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.01x = 194.70 × 125.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.01x = 24,425.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,425.34/130.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.88

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