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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.61, 195.75 and 100.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.61, 195.75 and 100.29 is: 150.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.61 : 195.75 = 100.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.61/195.75 = 100.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.61x = 195.75 × 100.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.61x = 19,631.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,631.77/130.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.31

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