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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.18, 195.18 and 95.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.18, 195.18 and 95.88 is: 143.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.18 : 195.18 = 95.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.18/195.18 = 95.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.18x = 195.18 × 95.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.18x = 18,713.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,713.86/130.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.75

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