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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.87, 196.17 and 79.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.87, 196.17 and 79.50 is: 119.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.87 : 196.17 = 79.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.87/196.17 = 79.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.87x = 196.17 × 79.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.87x = 15,595.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,595.52/130.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.17

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