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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.48, 195.52 and 98.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.48, 195.52 and 98.44 is: 147.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.48 : 195.52 = 98.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.48/195.52 = 98.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.48x = 195.52 × 98.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.48x = 19,246.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,246.99/130.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.51

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