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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.24, 195.16 and 117.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.24, 195.16 and 117.32 is: 175.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.24 : 195.16 = 117.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.24/195.16 = 117.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.24x = 195.16 × 117.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.24x = 22,896.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,896.17/130.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.80

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