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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.85, 194.99 and 126.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.85, 194.99 and 126.50 is: 188.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.85 : 194.99 = 126.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.85/194.99 = 126.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.85x = 194.99 × 126.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.85x = 24,665.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,665.34/130.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.50

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