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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.02, 195.03 and 103.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.02, 195.03 and 103.02 is: 154.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.02 : 195.03 = 103.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.02/195.03 = 103.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.02x = 195.03 × 103.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.02x = 20,091.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,091.99/130.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.53

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