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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.55, 195.62 and 121.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.55, 195.62 and 121.23 is: 181.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.55 : 195.62 = 121.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.55/195.62 = 121.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.55x = 195.62 × 121.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.55x = 23,714.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,714.41/130.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.66

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