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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.47, 195.40 and 93.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.47, 195.40 and 93.95 is: 140.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.47 : 195.40 = 93.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.47/195.40 = 93.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.47x = 195.40 × 93.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.47x = 18,357.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,357.83/130.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.71

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