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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.19, 195.32 and 78.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.19, 195.32 and 78.92 is: 118.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.19 : 195.32 = 78.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.19/195.32 = 78.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.19x = 195.32 × 78.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.19x = 15,414.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,414.65/130.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.40

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