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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.20, 195.21 and 96.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.20, 195.21 and 96.03 is: 143.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.20 : 195.21 = 96.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.20/195.21 = 96.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.20x = 195.21 × 96.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.20x = 18,746.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,746.02/130.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.98

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