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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.98, 196.83 and 127.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.98, 196.83 and 127.56 is: 191.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.98 : 196.83 = 127.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.98/196.83 = 127.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.98x = 196.83 × 127.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.98x = 25,107.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,107.63/130.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.69

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