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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.47, 195.19 and 114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.47, 195.19 and 114.40 is: 171.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.47 : 195.19 = 114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.47/195.19 = 114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.47x = 195.19 × 114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.47x = 22,329.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,329.74/130.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.15

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