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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.02, 194.79 and 97.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.02, 194.79 and 97.46 is: 146.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.02 : 194.79 = 97.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.02/194.79 = 97.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.02x = 194.79 × 97.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.02x = 18,984.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,984.23/130.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.01

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