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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.52, 195.60 and 98.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.52, 195.60 and 98.48 is: 147.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.52 : 195.60 = 98.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.52/195.60 = 98.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.52x = 195.60 × 98.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.52x = 19,262.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,262.69/130.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.58

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