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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.71, 195.74 and 76.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.71, 195.74 and 76.44 is: 114.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.71 : 195.74 = 76.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.71/195.74 = 76.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.71x = 195.74 × 76.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.71x = 14,962.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,962.37/130.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.47

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