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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.78, 196.95 and 94.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.78, 196.95 and 94.96 is: 143.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.78 : 196.95 = 94.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.78/196.95 = 94.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.78x = 196.95 × 94.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.78x = 18,702.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,702.37/130.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.01

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