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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.57, 196.02 and 76.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.57, 196.02 and 76.50 is: 114.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.57 : 196.02 = 76.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.57/196.02 = 76.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.57x = 196.02 × 76.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.57x = 14,995.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,995.53/130.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.85

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