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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.47, 195.40 and 121.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.47, 195.40 and 121.36 is: 181.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.47 : 195.40 = 121.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.47/195.40 = 121.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.47x = 195.40 × 121.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.47x = 23,713.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,713.74/130.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.76

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