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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.21, 195.04 and 96.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.21, 195.04 and 96.01 is: 143.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.21 : 195.04 = 96.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.21/195.04 = 96.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.21x = 195.04 × 96.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.21x = 18,725.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,725.79/130.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.81

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