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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.86, 196.17 and 79.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.86, 196.17 and 79.53 is: 119.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.86 : 196.17 = 79.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.86/196.17 = 79.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.86x = 196.17 × 79.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.86x = 15,600.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,600.81/130.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.22

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