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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.34, 195.62 and 94.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.34, 195.62 and 94.37 is: 141.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.34 : 195.62 = 94.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.34/195.62 = 94.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.34x = 195.62 × 94.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.34x = 18,459.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,459.21/130.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.62

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