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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.93, 195.40 and 125.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.93, 195.40 and 125.63 is: 187.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.93 : 195.40 = 125.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.93/195.40 = 125.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.93x = 195.40 × 125.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.93x = 24,548.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,548.56/130.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.49

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