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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.08, 194.81 and 97.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.08, 194.81 and 97.55 is: 146.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.08 : 194.81 = 97.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.08/194.81 = 97.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.08x = 194.81 × 97.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.08x = 19,003.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,003.72/130.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.09

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