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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.56, 195.20 and 103.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.56, 195.20 and 103.68 is: 155.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.56 : 195.20 = 103.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.56/195.20 = 103.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.56x = 195.20 × 103.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.56x = 20,238.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,238.34/130.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.01

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