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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.92, 196.65 and 76.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.92, 196.65 and 76.92 is: 115.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.92 : 196.65 = 76.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.92/196.65 = 76.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.92x = 196.65 × 76.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.92x = 15,126.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,126.32/130.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.54

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