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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.96, 196.26 and 79.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.96, 196.26 and 79.60 is: 119.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.96 : 196.26 = 79.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.96/196.26 = 79.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.96x = 196.26 × 79.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.96x = 15,622.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,622.30/130.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.29

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