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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.84, 195.53 and 114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.84, 195.53 and 114.64 is: 171.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.84 : 195.53 = 114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.84/195.53 = 114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.84x = 195.53 × 114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.84x = 22,415.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,415.56/130.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.32

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