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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.62, 195.72 and 76.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.62, 195.72 and 76.38 is: 114.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.62 : 195.72 = 76.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.62/195.72 = 76.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.62x = 195.72 × 76.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.62x = 14,949.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,949.09/130.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.45

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