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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.60, 195.70 and 115.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.60, 195.70 and 115.41 is: 172.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.60 : 195.70 = 115.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.60/195.70 = 115.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.60x = 195.70 × 115.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.60x = 22,585.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,585.74/130.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.94

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