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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.68, 195.08 and 121.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.68, 195.08 and 121.16 is: 180.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.68 : 195.08 = 121.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.68/195.08 = 121.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.68x = 195.08 × 121.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.68x = 23,634.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,634.31/130.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.86

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