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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.21, 195.07 and 104.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.21, 195.07 and 104.42 is: 156.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.21 : 195.07 = 104.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.21/195.07 = 104.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.21x = 195.07 × 104.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.21x = 20,367.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,367.71/130.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.42

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