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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.71, 195.49 and 116.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.71, 195.49 and 116.37 is: 174.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.71 : 195.49 = 116.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.71/195.49 = 116.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.71x = 195.49 × 116.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.71x = 22,747.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,747.61/130.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.03

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