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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.18, 193.84 and 129.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.18, 193.84 and 129.58 is: 192.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.18 : 193.84 = 129.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.18/193.84 = 129.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.18x = 193.84 × 129.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.18x = 25,117.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,117.79/130.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.95

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