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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.48, 194.62 and 116.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.48, 194.62 and 116.08 is: 173.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.48 : 194.62 = 116.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.48/194.62 = 116.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.48x = 194.62 × 116.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.48x = 22,591.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,591.49/130.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.14

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