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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.38, 194.96 and 97.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.38, 194.96 and 97.49 is: 145.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.38 : 194.96 = 97.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.38/194.96 = 97.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.38x = 194.96 × 97.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.38x = 19,006.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,006.41/130.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.78

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