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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.29, 195.57 and 75.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.29, 195.57 and 75.50 is: 113.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.29 : 195.57 = 75.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.29/195.57 = 75.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.29x = 195.57 × 75.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.29x = 14,766.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,766.21/130.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.34

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