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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.69, 196.24 and 129.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.69, 196.24 and 129.75 is: 194.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.69 : 196.24 = 129.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.69/196.24 = 129.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.69x = 196.24 × 129.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.69x = 25,462.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,462.14/130.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.83

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