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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.32, 195.30 and 114.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.32, 195.30 and 114.03 is: 170.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.32 : 195.30 = 114.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.32/195.30 = 114.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.32x = 195.30 × 114.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.32x = 22,270.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,270.06/130.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.89

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