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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.39, 194.58 and 116.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.39, 194.58 and 116.72 is: 174.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.39 : 194.58 = 116.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.39/194.58 = 116.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.39x = 194.58 × 116.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.39x = 22,711.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,711.86/130.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.19

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