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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.49, 196.11 and 79.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.49, 196.11 and 79.23 is: 119.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.49 : 196.11 = 79.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.49/196.11 = 79.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.49x = 196.11 × 79.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.49x = 15,537.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,537.80/130.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.07

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