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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.60, 195.92 and 76.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.60, 195.92 and 76.52 is: 114.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.60 : 195.92 = 76.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.60/195.92 = 76.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.60x = 195.92 × 76.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.60x = 14,991.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,991.80/130.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.79

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