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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.53, 195.51 and 119.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.53, 195.51 and 119.07 is: 178.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.53 : 195.51 = 119.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.53/195.51 = 119.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.53x = 195.51 × 119.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.53x = 23,279.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,279.38/130.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.35

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