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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.34, 195.60 and 76.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.34, 195.60 and 76.16 is: 114.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.34 : 195.60 = 76.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.34/195.60 = 76.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.34x = 195.60 × 76.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.34x = 14,897.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,897.67/130.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.30

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