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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.51, 195.63 and 117.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.51, 195.63 and 117.01 is: 175.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.51 : 195.63 = 117.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.51/195.63 = 117.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.51x = 195.63 × 117.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.51x = 22,890.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,890.67/130.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.39

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