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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.26, 195.12 and 108.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.26, 195.12 and 108.66 is: 162.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.26 : 195.12 = 108.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.26/195.12 = 108.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.26x = 195.12 × 108.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.26x = 21,201.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,201.74/130.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.76

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