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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.68, 194.40 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.68, 194.40 and 130.32 is: 193.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.68 : 194.40 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.68/194.40 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.68x = 194.40 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.68x = 25,334.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,334.21/130.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.86

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