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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.83, 194.94 and 126.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.83, 194.94 and 126.68 is: 188.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.83 : 194.94 = 126.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.83/194.94 = 126.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.83x = 194.94 × 126.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.83x = 24,694.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,694.02/130.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.75

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