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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.52, 195.51 and 121.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.52, 195.51 and 121.61 is: 182.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.52 : 195.51 = 121.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.52/195.51 = 121.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.52x = 195.51 × 121.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.52x = 23,775.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,775.97/130.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.16

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