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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.34, 195.70 and 95.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.34, 195.70 and 95.78 is: 143.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.34 : 195.70 = 95.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.34/195.70 = 95.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.34x = 195.70 × 95.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.34x = 18,744.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,744.15/130.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.81

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