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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.92, 196.18 and 119.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.92, 196.18 and 119.39 is: 178.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.92 : 196.18 = 119.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.92/196.18 = 119.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.92x = 196.18 × 119.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.92x = 23,420.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,420.84/130.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.90

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