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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.57, 195.92 and 101.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.57, 195.92 and 101.64 is: 152.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.57 : 195.92 = 101.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.57/195.92 = 101.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.57x = 195.92 × 101.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.57x = 19,913.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,913.64/130.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.51

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