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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.58, 195.68 and 97.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.58, 195.68 and 97.93 is: 146.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.58 : 195.68 = 97.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.58/195.68 = 97.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.58x = 195.68 × 97.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.58x = 19,162.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,162.94/130.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.75

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