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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.08, 195.34 and 127.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.08, 195.34 and 127.82 is: 191.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.08 : 195.34 = 127.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.08/195.34 = 127.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.08x = 195.34 × 127.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.08x = 24,968.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,968.36/130.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.95

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