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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.58, 196.02 and 103.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.58, 196.02 and 103.55 is: 155.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.58 : 196.02 = 103.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.58/196.02 = 103.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.58x = 196.02 × 103.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.58x = 20,296.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,296.89/130.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.44

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