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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.59, 195.83 and 76.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.59, 195.83 and 76.47 is: 114.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.59 : 195.83 = 76.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.59/195.83 = 76.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.59x = 195.83 × 76.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.59x = 14,974.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,974.74/130.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.67

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