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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.38, 195.38 and 75.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.38, 195.38 and 75.54 is: 113.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.38 : 195.38 = 75.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.38/195.38 = 75.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.38x = 195.38 × 75.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.38x = 14,759.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,759.01/130.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.20

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