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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.72, 196.08 and 79.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.72, 196.08 and 79.38 is: 119.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.72 : 196.08 = 79.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.72/196.08 = 79.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.72x = 196.08 × 79.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.72x = 15,564.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,564.83/130.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.07

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