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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.28, 194.94 and 114.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.28, 194.94 and 114.44 is: 171.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.28 : 194.94 = 114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.28/194.94 = 114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.28x = 194.94 × 114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.28x = 22,308.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,308.93/130.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.24

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