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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.23, 195.54 and 79.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.23, 195.54 and 79.09 is: 118.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.23 : 195.54 = 79.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.23/195.54 = 79.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.23x = 195.54 × 79.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.23x = 15,465.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,465.26/130.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.75

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