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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.58, 195.56 and 99.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.58, 195.56 and 99.90 is: 149.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.58 : 195.56 = 99.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.58/195.56 = 99.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.58x = 195.56 × 99.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.58x = 19,534.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,534.97/130.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.61

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