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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.01, 195.21 and 120.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.01, 195.21 and 120.02 is: 180.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.01 : 195.21 = 120.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.01/195.21 = 120.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.01x = 195.21 × 120.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.01x = 23,428.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,428.13/130.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.21

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