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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.04, 194.74 and 78.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.04, 194.74 and 78.71 is: 117.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.04 : 194.74 = 78.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.04/194.74 = 78.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.04x = 194.74 × 78.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.04x = 15,326.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,326.81/130.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.86

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