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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.73, 196.18 and 79.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.73, 196.18 and 79.38 is: 119.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.73 : 196.18 = 79.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.73/196.18 = 79.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.73x = 196.18 × 79.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.73x = 15,572.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,572.57/130.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.12

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