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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.16, 195.48 and 120.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.16, 195.48 and 120.56 is: 181.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.16 : 195.48 = 120.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.16/195.48 = 120.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.16x = 195.48 × 120.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.16x = 23,567.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,567.07/130.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.06

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