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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.10, 194.96 and 98.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.10, 194.96 and 98.06 is: 146.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.10 : 194.96 = 98.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.10/194.96 = 98.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.10x = 194.96 × 98.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.10x = 19,117.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,117.05/130.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.95

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