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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.48, 195.88 and 76.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.48, 195.88 and 76.42 is: 114.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.48 : 195.88 = 76.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.48/195.88 = 76.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.48x = 195.88 × 76.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.48x = 14,969.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,969.15/130.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.72

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