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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.16, 194.82 and 125.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.16, 194.82 and 125.12 is: 187.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.16 : 194.82 = 125.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.16/194.82 = 125.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.16x = 194.82 × 125.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.16x = 24,375.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,375.88/130.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.28

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