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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.62, 195.66 and 79.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.62, 195.66 and 79.32 is: 118.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.62 : 195.66 = 79.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.62/195.66 = 79.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.62x = 195.66 × 79.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.62x = 15,519.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,519.75/130.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.82

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