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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.48, 195.72 and 115.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.48, 195.72 and 115.36 is: 173.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.48 : 195.72 = 115.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.48/195.72 = 115.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.48x = 195.72 × 115.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.48x = 22,578.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,578.26/130.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.04

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