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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.52, 196.02 and 79.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.52, 196.02 and 79.27 is: 119.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.52 : 196.02 = 79.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.52/196.02 = 79.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.52x = 196.02 × 79.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.52x = 15,538.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,538.51/130.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.05

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