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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.08, 194.10 and 115.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.08, 194.10 and 115.50 is: 172.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.08 : 194.10 = 115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.08/194.10 = 115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.08x = 194.10 × 115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.08x = 22,418.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,418.55/130.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.34

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