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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.43, 194.70 and 120.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.43, 194.70 and 120.93 is: 180.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.43 : 194.70 = 120.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.43/194.70 = 120.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.43x = 194.70 × 120.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.43x = 23,545.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,545.07/130.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.53

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