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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.10, 195 and 95.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.10, 195 and 95.66 is: 143.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.10 : 195 = 95.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.10/195 = 95.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.10x = 195 × 95.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.10x = 18,653.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,653.70/130.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.38

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