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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.08, 194.88 and 76.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.08, 194.88 and 76.08 is: 113.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.08 : 194.88 = 76.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.08/194.88 = 76.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.08x = 194.88 × 76.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.08x = 14,826.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,826.47/130.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.98

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