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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.16, 194.97 and 105.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.16, 194.97 and 105.86 is: 158.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.16 : 194.97 = 105.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.16/194.97 = 105.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.16x = 194.97 × 105.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.16x = 20,640.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,640.41/130.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.57

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