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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.69, 196.04 and 127.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.69, 196.04 and 127.27 is: 190.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.69 : 196.04 = 127.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.69/196.04 = 127.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.69x = 196.04 × 127.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.69x = 24,950.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,950.01/130.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.91

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