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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.29, 195.12 and 118.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.29, 195.12 and 118.14 is: 176.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.29 : 195.12 = 118.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.29/195.12 = 118.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.29x = 195.12 × 118.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.29x = 23,051.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,051.48/130.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.92

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