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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.18, 194.81 and 95.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.18, 194.81 and 95.86 is: 143.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.18 : 194.81 = 95.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.18/194.81 = 95.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.18x = 194.81 × 95.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.18x = 18,674.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,674.49/130.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.45

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