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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.80, 196.08 and 75.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.80, 196.08 and 75.90 is: 113.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.80 : 196.08 = 75.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.80/196.08 = 75.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.80x = 196.08 × 75.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.80x = 14,882.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,882.47/130.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.78

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