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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.57, 195.63 and 93.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.57, 195.63 and 93.82 is: 140.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.57 : 195.63 = 93.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.57/195.63 = 93.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.57x = 195.63 × 93.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.57x = 18,353.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,353.17/130.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.56

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