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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.72, 195.01 and 117.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.72, 195.01 and 117.04 is: 174.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.72 : 195.01 = 117.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.72/195.01 = 117.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.72x = 195.01 × 117.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.72x = 22,823.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,823.97/130.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.60

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