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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.31, 195.43 and 76.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.31, 195.43 and 76.25 is: 114.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.31 : 195.43 = 76.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.31/195.43 = 76.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.31x = 195.43 × 76.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.31x = 14,901.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,901.54/130.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.35

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