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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.98, 196.39 and 116.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.98, 196.39 and 116.17 is: 174.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.98 : 196.39 = 116.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.98/196.39 = 116.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.98x = 196.39 × 116.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.98x = 22,814.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,814.05/130.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.19

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