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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.68, 196.03 and 79.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.68, 196.03 and 79.34 is: 119.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.68 : 196.03 = 79.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.68/196.03 = 79.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.68x = 196.03 × 79.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.68x = 15,553.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,553.02/130.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.02

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