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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.43, 195.19 and 96.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.43, 195.19 and 96.11 is: 143.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.43 : 195.19 = 96.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.43/195.19 = 96.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.43x = 195.19 × 96.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.43x = 18,759.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,759.23/130.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.82

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