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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.83, 195.15 and 128.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.83, 195.15 and 128.80 is: 192.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.83 : 195.15 = 128.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.83/195.15 = 128.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.83x = 195.15 × 128.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.83x = 25,135.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,135.32/130.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.12

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