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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.14, 195.28 and 78.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.14, 195.28 and 78.82 is: 118.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.14 : 195.28 = 78.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.14/195.28 = 78.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.14x = 195.28 × 78.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.14x = 15,391.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,391.28/130.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.27

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