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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.14, 194.99 and 116.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.14, 194.99 and 116.78 is: 174.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.14 : 194.99 = 116.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.14/194.99 = 116.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.14x = 194.99 × 116.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.14x = 22,770.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,770.93/130.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.97

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