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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.55, 194.81 and 118.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.55, 194.81 and 118.40 is: 176.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.55 : 194.81 = 118.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.55/194.81 = 118.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.55x = 194.81 × 118.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.55x = 23,063.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,063.94/130.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.67

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