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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.52, 195.72 and 104.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.52, 195.72 and 104.92 is: 157.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.52 : 195.72 = 104.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.52/195.72 = 104.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.52x = 195.72 × 104.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.52x = 20,534.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,534.94/130.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.33

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