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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.41, 194.60 and 129.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.41, 194.60 and 129.65 is: 193.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.41 : 194.60 = 129.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.41/194.60 = 129.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.41x = 194.60 × 129.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.41x = 25,229.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,229.24/130.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.46

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