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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.77, 195.96 and 76.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.77, 195.96 and 76.56 is: 114.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.77 : 195.96 = 76.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.77/195.96 = 76.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.77x = 195.96 × 76.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.77x = 15,002.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,002.70/130.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.73

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