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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.60, 194.93 and 118.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.60, 194.93 and 118.44 is: 176.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.60 : 194.93 = 118.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.60/194.93 = 118.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.60x = 194.93 × 118.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.60x = 23,087.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,087.51/130.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.78

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