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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.61, 195.82 and 103.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.61, 195.82 and 103.48 is: 155.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.61 : 195.82 = 103.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.61/195.82 = 103.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.61x = 195.82 × 103.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.61x = 20,262.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,262.71/130.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.14

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