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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.44, 195.87 and 76.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.44, 195.87 and 76.38 is: 114.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.44 : 195.87 = 76.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.44/195.87 = 76.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.44x = 195.87 × 76.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.44x = 14,960.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,960.55/130.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.69

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