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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.14, 195.39 and 76.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.14, 195.39 and 76.23 is: 114.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.14 : 195.39 = 76.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.14/195.39 = 76.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.14x = 195.39 × 76.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.14x = 14,894.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,894.58/130.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.45

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