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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.58, 195.48 and 96.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.58, 195.48 and 96.49 is: 144.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.58 : 195.48 = 96.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.58/195.48 = 96.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.58x = 195.48 × 96.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.58x = 18,861.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,861.38/130.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.45

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