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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.48, 195.88 and 121.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.48, 195.88 and 121.20 is: 181.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.48 : 195.88 = 121.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.48/195.88 = 121.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.48x = 195.88 × 121.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.48x = 23,740.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,740.66/130.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.95

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