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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.53, 196.06 and 125.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.53, 196.06 and 125.97 is: 189.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.53 : 196.06 = 125.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.53/196.06 = 125.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.53x = 196.06 × 125.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.53x = 24,697.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,697.68/130.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.21

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