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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.44, 196.02 and 122.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.44, 196.02 and 122.52 is: 184.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.44 : 196.02 = 122.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.44/196.02 = 122.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.44x = 196.02 × 122.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.44x = 24,016.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,016.37/130.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.12

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