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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.44, 195.45 and 99.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.44, 195.45 and 99.57 is: 149.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.44 : 195.45 = 99.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.44/195.45 = 99.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.44x = 195.45 × 99.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.44x = 19,460.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,460.96/130.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.19

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