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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.64, 195.84 and 119.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.64, 195.84 and 119.84 is: 179.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.64 : 195.84 = 119.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.64/195.84 = 119.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.64x = 195.84 × 119.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.64x = 23,469.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,469.47/130.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.65

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