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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.92, 195.90 and 79.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.92, 195.90 and 79.52 is: 118.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.92 : 195.90 = 79.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.92/195.90 = 79.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.92x = 195.90 × 79.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.92x = 15,577.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,577.97/130.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.99

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