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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.64, 194.95 and 116.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.64, 194.95 and 116.97 is: 174.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.64 : 194.95 = 116.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.64/194.95 = 116.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.64x = 194.95 × 116.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.64x = 22,803.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,803.30/130.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.55

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