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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.20, 194.84 and 104.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.20, 194.84 and 104.69 is: 156.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.20 : 194.84 = 104.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.20/194.84 = 104.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.20x = 194.84 × 104.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.20x = 20,396.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,396.30/130.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.65

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