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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.26, 195.40 and 76.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.26, 195.40 and 76.16 is: 114.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.26 : 195.40 = 76.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.26/195.40 = 76.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.26x = 195.40 × 76.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.26x = 14,881.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,881.66/130.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.25

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