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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.14, 195.75 and 95.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.14, 195.75 and 95.99 is: 144.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.14 : 195.75 = 95.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.14/195.75 = 95.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.14x = 195.75 × 95.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.14x = 18,789.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,789.06/130.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.38

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