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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.56, 195.90 and 79.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.56, 195.90 and 79.32 is: 119.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.56 : 195.90 = 79.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.56/195.90 = 79.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.56x = 195.90 × 79.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.56x = 15,538.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,538.79/130.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.02

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