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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.73, 195.86 and 117.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.73, 195.86 and 117.06 is: 175.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.73 : 195.86 = 117.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.73/195.86 = 117.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.73x = 195.86 × 117.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.73x = 22,926.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,926.79/130.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.38

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