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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.35, 195.57 and 101.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.35, 195.57 and 101.50 is: 152.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.35 : 195.57 = 101.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.35/195.57 = 101.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.35x = 195.57 × 101.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.35x = 19,849.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,849.87/130.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.28

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