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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.59, 195.57 and 128.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.59, 195.57 and 128.16 is: 191.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.59 : 195.57 = 128.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.59/195.57 = 128.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.59x = 195.57 × 128.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.59x = 25,064.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,064.25/130.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.93

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