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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.08, 194.86 and 102.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.08, 194.86 and 102.51 is: 153.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.08 : 194.86 = 102.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.08/194.86 = 102.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.08x = 194.86 × 102.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.08x = 19,974.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,974.61/130.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.56

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