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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.37, 195.44 and 104.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.37, 195.44 and 104.64 is: 156.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.37 : 195.44 = 104.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.37/195.44 = 104.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.37x = 195.44 × 104.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.37x = 20,450.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,450.32/130.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.87

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