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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.68, 195.94 and 76.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.68, 195.94 and 76.68 is: 114.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.68 : 195.94 = 76.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.68/195.94 = 76.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.68x = 195.94 × 76.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.68x = 15,024.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,024.68/130.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.97

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