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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.35, 197.10 and 130.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.35, 197.10 and 130.73 is: 194.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.35 : 197.10 = 130.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.35/197.10 = 130.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.35x = 197.10 × 130.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.35x = 25,765.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,765.90/132.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.69

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