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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.11, 194.96 and 78.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.11, 194.96 and 78.59 is: 117.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.11 : 194.96 = 78.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.11/194.96 = 78.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.11x = 194.96 × 78.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.11x = 15,320.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,320.54/130.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.75

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