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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.37, 194.97 and 116.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.37, 194.97 and 116.02 is: 173.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.37 : 194.97 = 116.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.37/194.97 = 116.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.37x = 194.97 × 116.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.37x = 22,620.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,620.42/130.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.51

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