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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.75, 195.95 and 114.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.75, 195.95 and 114.46 is: 171.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.75 : 195.95 = 114.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.75/195.95 = 114.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.75x = 195.95 × 114.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.75x = 22,427.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,427.46/130.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.54

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