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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.59, 196.08 and 107.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.59, 196.08 and 107.91 is: 162.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.59 : 196.08 = 107.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.59/196.08 = 107.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.59x = 196.08 × 107.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.59x = 21,158.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,158.99/130.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.03

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