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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.36, 196.25 and 119.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.36, 196.25 and 119.20 is: 179.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.36 : 196.25 = 119.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.36/196.25 = 119.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.36x = 196.25 × 119.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.36x = 23,393
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,393/130.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.45

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