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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.57, 196.14 and 90.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.57, 196.14 and 90.07 is: 135.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.57 : 196.14 = 90.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.57/196.14 = 90.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.57x = 196.14 × 90.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.57x = 17,666.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,666.33/130.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.30

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