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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.20, 195.32 and 98.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.20, 195.32 and 98.12 is: 147.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.20 : 195.32 = 98.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.20/195.32 = 98.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.20x = 195.32 × 98.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.20x = 19,164.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,164.80/130.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.20

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