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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.78, 196.26 and 114.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.78, 196.26 and 114.76 is: 172.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.78 : 196.26 = 114.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.78/196.26 = 114.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.78x = 196.26 × 114.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.78x = 22,522.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,522.80/130.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.22

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