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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.26, 194.94 and 81.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.26, 194.94 and 81.50 is: 121.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.26 : 194.94 = 81.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.26/194.94 = 81.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.26x = 194.94 × 81.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.26x = 15,886.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,886.64/130.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.96

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