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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.60, 195.72 and 106.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.60, 195.72 and 106.29 is: 159.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.60 : 195.72 = 106.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.60/195.72 = 106.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.60x = 195.72 × 106.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.60x = 20,803.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,803.08/130.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.29

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