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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.16, 195.12 and 99.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.16, 195.12 and 99.80 is: 149.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.16 : 195.12 = 99.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.16/195.12 = 99.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.16x = 195.12 × 99.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.16x = 19,472.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,472.98/130.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.61

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