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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.41, 195.62 and 114.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.41, 195.62 and 114.30 is: 171.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.41 : 195.62 = 114.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.41/195.62 = 114.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.41x = 195.62 × 114.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.41x = 22,358.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,358.79/130.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.45

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