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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.88, 197.48 and 130.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.88, 197.48 and 130.88 is: 197.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.88 : 197.48 = 130.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.88/197.48 = 130.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.88x = 197.48 × 130.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.88x = 25,846.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,846.18/130.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.48

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