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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.03, 195.50 and 121.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.03, 195.50 and 121.57 is: 182.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.03 : 195.50 = 121.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.03/195.50 = 121.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.03x = 195.50 × 121.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.03x = 23,766.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,766.33/130.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.78

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