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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.51, 196.02 and 119.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.51, 196.02 and 119.83 is: 179.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.51 : 196.02 = 119.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.51/196.02 = 119.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.51x = 196.02 × 119.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.51x = 23,488.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,488.95/130.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.98

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