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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.20, 194.76 and 118.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.20, 194.76 and 118.32 is: 176.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.20 : 194.76 = 118.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.20/194.76 = 118.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.20x = 194.76 × 118.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.20x = 23,044.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,044.00/130.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.99

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