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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.44, 195.76 and 76.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.44, 195.76 and 76.44 is: 114.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.44 : 195.76 = 76.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.44/195.76 = 76.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.44x = 195.76 × 76.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.44x = 14,963.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,963.89/130.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.72

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