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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.37, 195.55 and 106.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.37, 195.55 and 106.27 is: 159.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.37 : 195.55 = 106.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.37/195.55 = 106.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.37x = 195.55 × 106.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.37x = 20,780.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,780.34/130.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.40

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