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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.14, 194.82 and 95.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.14, 194.82 and 95.82 is: 143.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.14 : 194.82 = 95.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.14/194.82 = 95.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.14x = 194.82 × 95.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.14x = 18,667.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,667.65/130.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.44

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