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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.10, 194.98 and 116.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.10, 194.98 and 116.42 is: 174.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.10 : 194.98 = 116.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.10/194.98 = 116.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.10x = 194.98 × 116.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.10x = 22,699.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,699.57/130.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.48

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