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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.38, 195.63 and 107.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.38, 195.63 and 107.82 is: 161.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.38 : 195.63 = 107.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.38/195.63 = 107.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.38x = 195.63 × 107.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.38x = 21,092.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,092.83/130.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.78

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