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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.67, 196.55 and 118.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.67, 196.55 and 118.25 is: 177.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.67 : 196.55 = 118.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.67/196.55 = 118.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.67x = 196.55 × 118.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.67x = 23,242.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,242.38/130.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.87

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