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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.44, 195.48 and 98.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.44, 195.48 and 98.28 is: 147.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.44 : 195.48 = 98.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.44/195.48 = 98.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.44x = 195.48 × 98.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.44x = 19,211.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,211.77/130.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.28

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