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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.40, 195.38 and 108.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.40, 195.38 and 108.62 is: 162.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.40 : 195.38 = 108.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.40/195.38 = 108.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.40x = 195.38 × 108.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.40x = 21,222.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,222.18/130.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.75

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