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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.48, 194.84 and 98.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.48, 194.84 and 98.44 is: 147.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.48 : 194.84 = 98.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.48/194.84 = 98.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.48x = 194.84 × 98.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.48x = 19,180.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,180.05/130.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.00

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