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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.75, 196.13 and 75.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.75, 196.13 and 75.91 is: 113.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.75 : 196.13 = 75.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.75/196.13 = 75.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.75x = 196.13 × 75.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.75x = 14,888.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,888.23/130.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.87

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