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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.61, 196.02 and 90.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.61, 196.02 and 90.15 is: 135.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.61 : 196.02 = 90.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.61/196.02 = 90.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.61x = 196.02 × 90.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.61x = 17,670.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,670.47/130.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.29

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