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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.17, 195.27 and 118.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.17, 195.27 and 118.56 is: 177.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.17 : 195.27 = 118.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.17/195.27 = 118.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.17x = 195.27 × 118.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.17x = 23,151.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,151.21/130.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.85

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