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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.98, 196.78 and 76.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.98, 196.78 and 76.92 is: 115.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.98 : 196.78 = 76.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.98/196.78 = 76.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.98x = 196.78 × 76.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.98x = 15,135.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,135.53/130.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.55

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