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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.52, 201.80 and 130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.52, 201.80 and 130 is: 193.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.52 : 201.80 = 130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.52/201.80 = 130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.52x = 201.80 × 130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.52x = 26,234
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,234/135.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.58

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