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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.20, 195.12 and 76.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.20, 195.12 and 76.02 is: 113.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.20 : 195.12 = 76.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.20/195.12 = 76.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.20x = 195.12 × 76.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.20x = 14,833.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,833.02/130.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.92

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