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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.05, 195.08 and 114.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.05, 195.08 and 114.57 is: 171.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.05 : 195.08 = 114.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.05/195.08 = 114.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.05x = 195.08 × 114.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.05x = 22,349.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,349.74/130.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.86

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