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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.90, 196.76 and 121.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.90, 196.76 and 121.99 is: 183.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.90 : 196.76 = 121.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.90/196.76 = 121.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.90x = 196.76 × 121.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.90x = 24,002.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,002.75/130.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.37

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