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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.60, 195.69 and 104.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.60, 195.69 and 104.80 is: 157.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.60 : 195.69 = 104.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.60/195.69 = 104.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.60x = 195.69 × 104.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.60x = 20,508.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,508.31/130.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.03

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