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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.28, 195.58 and 125.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.28, 195.58 and 125.12 is: 187.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.28 : 195.58 = 125.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.28/195.58 = 125.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.28x = 195.58 × 125.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.28x = 24,470.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,470.97/130.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.83

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