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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.49, 195.86 and 94.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.49, 195.86 and 94.58 is: 141.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.49 : 195.86 = 94.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.49/195.86 = 94.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.49x = 195.86 × 94.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.49x = 18,524.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,524.44/130.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.96

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