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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.08, 195.56 and 114.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.08, 195.56 and 114.15 is: 171.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.08 : 195.56 = 114.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.08/195.56 = 114.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.08x = 195.56 × 114.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.08x = 22,322.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,322.60/130.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.61

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