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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.27, 195.60 and 76.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.27, 195.60 and 76.40 is: 114.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.27 : 195.60 = 76.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.27/195.60 = 76.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.27x = 195.60 × 76.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.27x = 14,943.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,943.84/130.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.71

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