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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.15, 195.26 and 99.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.15, 195.26 and 99.78 is: 149.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.15 : 195.26 = 99.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.15/195.26 = 99.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.15x = 195.26 × 99.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.15x = 19,483.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,483.04/130.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.70

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