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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.09, 194.82 and 127.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.09, 194.82 and 127.66 is: 191.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.09 : 194.82 = 127.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.09/194.82 = 127.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.09x = 194.82 × 127.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.09x = 24,870.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,870.72/130.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.18

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