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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.03, 194.99 and 96.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.03, 194.99 and 96.01 is: 143.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.03 : 194.99 = 96.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.03/194.99 = 96.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.03x = 194.99 × 96.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.03x = 18,720.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,720.56/130.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.97

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