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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.54, 195.26 and 107.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.54, 195.26 and 107.86 is: 161.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.54 : 195.26 = 107.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.54/195.26 = 107.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.54x = 195.26 × 107.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.54x = 21,060.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,060.74/130.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.34

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