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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130, 195.20 and 106.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130, 195.20 and 106.08 is: 159.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130 : 195.20 = 106.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130/195.20 = 106.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130x = 195.20 × 106.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130x = 20,706.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,706.82/130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.28

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