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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.34, 196.26 and 122.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.34, 196.26 and 122.55 is: 184.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.34 : 196.26 = 122.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.34/196.26 = 122.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.34x = 196.26 × 122.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.34x = 24,050.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,050.47/130.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.52

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