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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.62, 194.97 and 125.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.62, 194.97 and 125.94 is: 187.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.62 : 194.97 = 125.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.62/194.97 = 125.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.62x = 194.97 × 125.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.62x = 24,554.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,554.52/130.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.98

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