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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.20, 194.82 and 126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.20, 194.82 and 126.96 is: 189.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.20 : 194.82 = 126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.20/194.82 = 126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.20x = 194.82 × 126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.20x = 24,734.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,734.35/130.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.97

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