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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.14, 194.84 and 68.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.14, 194.84 and 68.98 is: 103.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.14 : 194.84 = 68.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.14/194.84 = 68.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.14x = 194.84 × 68.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.14x = 13,440.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,440.06/130.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.27

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