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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.43, 195.46 and 79.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.43, 195.46 and 79.06 is: 118.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.43 : 195.46 = 79.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.43/195.46 = 79.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.43x = 195.46 × 79.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.43x = 15,452.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,452.37/130.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.48

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