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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.72, 195.16 and 126.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.72, 195.16 and 126.24 is: 188.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.72 : 195.16 = 126.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.72/195.16 = 126.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.72x = 195.16 × 126.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.72x = 24,637.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,637.00/130.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.47

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