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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.46, 194.83 and 104.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.46, 194.83 and 104.82 is: 156.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.46 : 194.83 = 104.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.46/194.83 = 104.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.46x = 194.83 × 104.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.46x = 20,422.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,422.08/130.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.54

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