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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.89, 196.47 and 125.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.89, 196.47 and 125.94 is: 189.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.89 : 196.47 = 125.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.89/196.47 = 125.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.89x = 196.47 × 125.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.89x = 24,743.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,743.43/130.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.04

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