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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.92, 196.20 and 116.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.92, 196.20 and 116.46 is: 174.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.92 : 196.20 = 116.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.92/196.20 = 116.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.92x = 196.20 × 116.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.92x = 22,849.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,849.45/130.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.53

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