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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.58, 195.44 and 104.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.58, 195.44 and 104.60 is: 156.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.58 : 195.44 = 104.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.58/195.44 = 104.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.58x = 195.44 × 104.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.58x = 20,441.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,441.52/130.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.55

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