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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.84, 195.90 and 79.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.84, 195.90 and 79.41 is: 118.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.84 : 195.90 = 79.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.84/195.90 = 79.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.84x = 195.90 × 79.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.84x = 15,556.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,556.42/130.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.90

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