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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.41, 195.59 and 115.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.41, 195.59 and 115.94 is: 173.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.41 : 195.59 = 115.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.41/195.59 = 115.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.41x = 195.59 × 115.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.41x = 22,675.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,675.15/130.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.88

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