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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.05, 193.82 and 129.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.05, 193.82 and 129.24 is: 192.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.05 : 193.82 = 129.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.05/193.82 = 129.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.05x = 193.82 × 129.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.05x = 25,048.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,048.65/130.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.61

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