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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.58, 195.73 and 76.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.58, 195.73 and 76.45 is: 114.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.58 : 195.73 = 76.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.58/195.73 = 76.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.58x = 195.73 × 76.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.58x = 14,963.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,963.56/130.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.59

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