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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.38, 195.39 and 114.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.38, 195.39 and 114.09 is: 170.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.38 : 195.39 = 114.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.38/195.39 = 114.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.38x = 195.39 × 114.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.38x = 22,292.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,292.05/130.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.98

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