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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.98, 194.97 and 129.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.98, 194.97 and 129.03 is: 192.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.98 : 194.97 = 129.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.98/194.97 = 129.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.98x = 194.97 × 129.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.98x = 25,156.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,156.74/130.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.07

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