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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.36, 196.08 and 117.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.36, 196.08 and 117.94 is: 177.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.36 : 196.08 = 117.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.36/196.08 = 117.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.36x = 196.08 × 117.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.36x = 23,125.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,125.68/130.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.40

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