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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.58, 194.94 and 130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.58, 194.94 and 130.20 is: 192.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.58 : 194.94 = 130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.58/194.94 = 130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.58x = 194.94 × 130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.58x = 25,381.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,381.19/131.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.90

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