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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.59, 195.47 and 120.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.59, 195.47 and 120.98 is: 181.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.59 : 195.47 = 120.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.59/195.47 = 120.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.59x = 195.47 × 120.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.59x = 23,646.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,646.38/130.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.07

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