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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.55, 196.03 and 114.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.55, 196.03 and 114.37 is: 171.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.55 : 196.03 = 114.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.55/196.03 = 114.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.55x = 196.03 × 114.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.55x = 22,420.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,420.44/130.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.74

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