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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.46, 195.69 and 128.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.46, 195.69 and 128.87 is: 193.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.46 : 195.69 = 128.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.46/195.69 = 128.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.46x = 195.69 × 128.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.46x = 25,217.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,217.90/130.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.30

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