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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.91, 196.25 and 79.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.91, 196.25 and 79.56 is: 119.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.91 : 196.25 = 79.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.91/196.25 = 79.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.91x = 196.25 × 79.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.91x = 15,613.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,613.25/130.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.27

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