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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.59, 194.13 and 126.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.59, 194.13 and 126.71 is: 188.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.59 : 194.13 = 126.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.59/194.13 = 126.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.59x = 194.13 × 126.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.59x = 24,597.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,597.97/130.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.35

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