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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.25, 194.91 and 78.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.25, 194.91 and 78.71 is: 117.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.25 : 194.91 = 78.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.25/194.91 = 78.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.25x = 194.91 × 78.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.25x = 15,341.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,341.37/130.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.78

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