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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.80, 195.79 and 76.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.80, 195.79 and 76.53 is: 114.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.80 : 195.79 = 76.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.80/195.79 = 76.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.80x = 195.79 × 76.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.80x = 14,983.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,983.81/130.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.56

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