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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.80, 196.02 and 120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.80, 196.02 and 120 is: 179.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.80 : 196.02 = 120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.80/196.02 = 120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.80x = 196.02 × 120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.80x = 23,522.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,522.40/130.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.83

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