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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.42, 194.57 and 129.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.42, 194.57 and 129.50 is: 193.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.42 : 194.57 = 129.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.42/194.57 = 129.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.42x = 194.57 × 129.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.42x = 25,196.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,196.65/130.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.20

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