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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.38, 195.33 and 127.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.38, 195.33 and 127.02 is: 190.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.38 : 195.33 = 127.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.38/195.33 = 127.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.38x = 195.33 × 127.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.38x = 24,810.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,810.82/130.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.30

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