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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.66, 195.20 and 116.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.66, 195.20 and 116.22 is: 173.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.66 : 195.20 = 116.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.66/195.20 = 116.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.66x = 195.20 × 116.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.66x = 22,686.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,686.14/130.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.63

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