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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.48, 195.43 and 74.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.48, 195.43 and 74.82 is: 112.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.48 : 195.43 = 74.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.48/195.43 = 74.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.48x = 195.43 × 74.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.48x = 14,621.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,621.21/130.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.06

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