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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.50, 194.85 and 104.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.50, 194.85 and 104.58 is: 156.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.50 : 194.85 = 104.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.50/194.85 = 104.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.50x = 194.85 × 104.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.50x = 20,377.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,377.41/130.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.15

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