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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.10, 194.99 and 104.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.10, 194.99 and 104.46 is: 156.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.10 : 194.99 = 104.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.10/194.99 = 104.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.10x = 194.99 × 104.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.10x = 20,368.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,368.13/130.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.56

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