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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.47, 196.05 and 122.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.47, 196.05 and 122.27 is: 183.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.47 : 196.05 = 122.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.47/196.05 = 122.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.47x = 196.05 × 122.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.47x = 23,970.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,970.05/130.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.72

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