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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.16, 195.30 and 76.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.16, 195.30 and 76.16 is: 114.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.16 : 195.30 = 76.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.16/195.30 = 76.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.16x = 195.30 × 76.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.16x = 14,873.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,873.07/130.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.27

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