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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.91, 196.20 and 117.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.91, 196.20 and 117.25 is: 175.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.91 : 196.20 = 117.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.91/196.20 = 117.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.91x = 196.20 × 117.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.91x = 23,003.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,003.96/130.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.73

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