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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130, 196 and 119.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130, 196 and 119.76 is: 180.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130 : 196 = 119.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130/196 = 119.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130x = 196 × 119.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130x = 23,472.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,472.96/130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.56

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