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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.02, 195.10 and 120.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.02, 195.10 and 120.00 is: 180.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.02 : 195.10 = 120.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.02/195.10 = 120.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.02x = 195.10 × 120.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.02x = 23,411.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,411.02/130.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.06

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