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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.96, 195.70 and 127.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.96, 195.70 and 127.92 is: 191.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.96 : 195.70 = 127.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.96/195.70 = 127.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.96x = 195.70 × 127.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.96x = 25,033.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,033.94/130.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.16

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