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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.06, 194.78 and 100.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.06, 194.78 and 100.96 is: 151.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.06 : 194.78 = 100.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.06/194.78 = 100.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.06x = 194.78 × 100.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.06x = 19,664.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,664.99/130.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.20

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