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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.86, 196.02 and 129.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.86, 196.02 and 129.24 is: 193.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.86 : 196.02 = 129.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.86/196.02 = 129.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.86x = 196.02 × 129.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.86x = 25,333.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,333.62/130.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.59

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