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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.61, 195.57 and 105.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.61, 195.57 and 105.99 is: 158.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.61 : 195.57 = 105.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.61/195.57 = 105.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.61x = 195.57 × 105.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.61x = 20,728.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,728.46/130.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.71

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