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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.69, 195.02 and 117.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.69, 195.02 and 117.02 is: 174.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.69 : 195.02 = 117.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.69/195.02 = 117.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.69x = 195.02 × 117.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.69x = 22,821.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,821.14/130.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.62

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