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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.30, 195.23 and 125.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.30, 195.23 and 125.30 is: 187.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.30 : 195.23 = 125.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.30/195.23 = 125.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.30x = 195.23 × 125.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.30x = 24,463.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,463.12/130.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.75

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