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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.14, 194.76 and 76.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.14, 194.76 and 76.14 is: 113.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.14 : 194.76 = 76.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.14/194.76 = 76.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.14x = 194.76 × 76.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.14x = 14,829.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,829.03/130.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.95

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