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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.95, 195.12 and 116.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.95, 195.12 and 116.58 is: 173.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.95 : 195.12 = 116.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.95/195.12 = 116.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.95x = 195.12 × 116.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.95x = 22,747.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,747.82/130.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.71

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