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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.07, 195.03 and 114.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.07, 195.03 and 114.89 is: 172.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.07 : 195.03 = 114.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.07/195.03 = 114.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.07x = 195.03 × 114.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.07x = 22,406.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,406.02/130.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.26

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