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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.67, 196.14 and 116.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.67, 196.14 and 116.13 is: 174.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.67 : 196.14 = 116.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.67/196.14 = 116.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.67x = 196.14 × 116.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.67x = 22,777.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,777.00/130.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.31

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