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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.45, 195.63 and 101.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.45, 195.63 and 101.75 is: 152.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.45 : 195.63 = 101.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.45/195.63 = 101.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.45x = 195.63 × 101.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.45x = 19,905.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,905.35/130.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.59

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