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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.43, 195.50 and 76.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.43, 195.50 and 76.37 is: 114.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.43 : 195.50 = 76.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.43/195.50 = 76.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.43x = 195.50 × 76.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.43x = 14,929.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,929.55/130.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.46

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