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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.16, 195.42 and 104.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.16, 195.42 and 104.51 is: 156.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.16 : 195.42 = 104.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.16/195.42 = 104.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.16x = 195.42 × 104.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.16x = 20,422.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,422.37/130.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.91

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