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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.56, 194.66 and 129.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.56, 194.66 and 129.50 is: 193.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.56 : 194.66 = 129.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.56/194.66 = 129.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.56x = 194.66 × 129.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.56x = 25,206.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,206.85/130.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.07

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