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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.40, 195.41 and 130.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.40, 195.41 and 130.03 is: 193.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.40 : 195.41 = 130.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.40/195.41 = 130.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.40x = 195.41 × 130.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.40x = 25,409.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,409.00/131.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.37

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