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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.44, 195.66 and 127.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.44, 195.66 and 127.92 is: 191.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.44 : 195.66 = 127.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.44/195.66 = 127.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.44x = 195.66 × 127.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.44x = 25,028.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,028.83/130.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.88

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