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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.96, 196.53 and 76.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.96, 196.53 and 76.87 is: 115.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.96 : 196.53 = 76.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.96/196.53 = 76.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.96x = 196.53 × 76.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.96x = 15,107.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,107.26/130.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.36

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