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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.28, 194.82 and 97.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.28, 194.82 and 97.80 is: 146.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.28 : 194.82 = 97.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.28/194.82 = 97.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.28x = 194.82 × 97.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.28x = 19,053.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,053.40/130.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.25

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