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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.79, 195.71 and 113.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.79, 195.71 and 113.73 is: 170.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.79 : 195.71 = 113.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.79/195.71 = 113.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.79x = 195.71 × 113.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.79x = 22,257.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,257.53/130.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.18

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