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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.82, 194.91 and 121.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.82, 194.91 and 121.50 is: 181.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.82 : 194.91 = 121.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.82/194.91 = 121.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.82x = 194.91 × 121.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.82x = 23,681.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,681.11/130.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.03

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