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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.47, 195.49 and 108.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.47, 195.49 and 108.87 is: 163.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.47 : 195.49 = 108.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.47/195.49 = 108.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.47x = 195.49 × 108.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.47x = 21,283.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,283.00/130.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.13

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