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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.87, 196.37 and 76.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.87, 196.37 and 76.03 is: 114.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.87 : 196.37 = 76.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.87/196.37 = 76.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.87x = 196.37 × 76.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.87x = 14,930.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,930.01/130.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.08

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