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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.93, 195.48 and 117.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.93, 195.48 and 117.97 is: 176.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.93 : 195.48 = 117.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.93/195.48 = 117.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.93x = 195.48 × 117.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.93x = 23,059.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,059.21/130.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.13

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