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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.12, 194.75 and 95.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.12, 194.75 and 95.87 is: 143.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.12 : 194.75 = 95.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.12/194.75 = 95.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.12x = 194.75 × 95.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.12x = 18,670.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,670.68/130.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.49

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