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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.60, 195.49 and 76.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.60, 195.49 and 76.33 is: 114.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.60 : 195.49 = 76.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.60/195.49 = 76.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.60x = 195.49 × 76.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.60x = 14,921.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,921.75/130.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.26

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