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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.12, 195.25 and 75.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.12, 195.25 and 75.28 is: 112.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.12 : 195.25 = 75.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.12/195.25 = 75.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.12x = 195.25 × 75.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.12x = 14,698.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,698.04/130.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.96

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