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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.95, 195.89 and 119.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.95, 195.89 and 119.55 is: 178.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.95 : 195.89 = 119.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.95/195.89 = 119.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.95x = 195.89 × 119.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.95x = 23,418.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,418.65/130.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.84

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