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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.31, 195.96 and 125.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.31, 195.96 and 125.45 is: 188.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.31 : 195.96 = 125.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.31/195.96 = 125.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.31x = 195.96 × 125.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.31x = 24,582.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,582.20/130.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.65

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