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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.82, 194.93 and 116.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.82, 194.93 and 116.46 is: 173.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.82 : 194.93 = 116.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.82/194.93 = 116.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.82x = 194.93 × 116.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.82x = 22,701.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,701.55/130.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.53

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