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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.47, 195.51 and 96.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.47, 195.51 and 96.45 is: 144.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.47 : 195.51 = 96.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.47/195.51 = 96.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.47x = 195.51 × 96.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.47x = 18,856.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,856.94/130.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.53

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