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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130, 194.52 and 104.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130, 194.52 and 104.20 is: 155.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130 : 194.52 = 104.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130/194.52 = 104.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130x = 194.52 × 104.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130x = 20,268.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,268.98/130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.92

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