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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.04, 194.28 and 96.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.04, 194.28 and 96.96 is: 144.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.04 : 194.28 = 96.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.04/194.28 = 96.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.04x = 194.28 × 96.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.04x = 18,837.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,837.39/130.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.86

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