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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.04, 194.58 and 116.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.04, 194.58 and 116.23 is: 173.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.04 : 194.58 = 116.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.04/194.58 = 116.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.04x = 194.58 × 116.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.04x = 22,616.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,616.03/130.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.92

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