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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.94, 196.49 and 125.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.94, 196.49 and 125.95 is: 189.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.94 : 196.49 = 125.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.94/196.49 = 125.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.94x = 196.49 × 125.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.94x = 24,747.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,747.92/130.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.00

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