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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.44, 195.53 and 76.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.44, 195.53 and 76.26 is: 114.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.44 : 195.53 = 76.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.44/195.53 = 76.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.44x = 195.53 × 76.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.44x = 14,910.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,910.74/130.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.31

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