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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.35, 194.60 and 125.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.35, 194.60 and 125.49 is: 187.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.35 : 194.60 = 125.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.35/194.60 = 125.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.35x = 194.60 × 125.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.35x = 24,420.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,420.35/130.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.34

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