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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.95, 195.48 and 114.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.95, 195.48 and 114.75 is: 171.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.95 : 195.48 = 114.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.95/195.48 = 114.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.95x = 195.48 × 114.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.95x = 22,431.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,431.33/130.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.30

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