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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.55, 196.12 and 121.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.55, 196.12 and 121.40 is: 182.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.55 : 196.12 = 121.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.55/196.12 = 121.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.55x = 196.12 × 121.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.55x = 23,808.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,808.87/130.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.38

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