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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.36, 195.72 and 126.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.36, 195.72 and 126.04 is: 189.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.36 : 195.72 = 126.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.36/195.72 = 126.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.36x = 195.72 × 126.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.36x = 24,668.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,668.55/130.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.23

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