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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.03, 195.01 and 79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.03, 195.01 and 79 is: 118.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.03 : 195.01 = 79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.03/195.01 = 79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.03x = 195.01 × 79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.03x = 15,405.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,405.79/130.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.48

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