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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130, 194.12 and 103

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130, 194.12 and 103 is: 153.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130 : 194.12 = 103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130/194.12 = 103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130x = 194.12 × 103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130x = 19,994.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,994.36/130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.80

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