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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.55, 196.01 and 79.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.55, 196.01 and 79.41 is: 119.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.55 : 196.01 = 79.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.55/196.01 = 79.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.55x = 196.01 × 79.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.55x = 15,565.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,565.35/130.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.23

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