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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.26, 194.36 and 122.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.26, 194.36 and 122.52 is: 182.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.26 : 194.36 = 122.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.26/194.36 = 122.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.26x = 194.36 × 122.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.26x = 23,812.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,812.37/130.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.81

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