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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.28, 195.12 and 103.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.28, 195.12 and 103.16 is: 154.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.28 : 195.12 = 103.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.28/195.12 = 103.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.28x = 195.12 × 103.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.28x = 20,128.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,128.58/130.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.50

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