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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.76, 196.09 and 75.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.76, 196.09 and 75.98 is: 113.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.76 : 196.09 = 75.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.76/196.09 = 75.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.76x = 196.09 × 75.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.76x = 14,898.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,898.00/130.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.93

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