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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.37, 195.73 and 101.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.37, 195.73 and 101.50 is: 152.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.37 : 195.73 = 101.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.37/195.73 = 101.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.37x = 195.73 × 101.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.37x = 19,866.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,866.60/130.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.39

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