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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.32, 194.99 and 80.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.32, 194.99 and 80.73 is: 120.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.32 : 194.99 = 80.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.32/194.99 = 80.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.32x = 194.99 × 80.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.32x = 15,741.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,741.74/130.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.79

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