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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.62, 195.39 and 103.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.62, 195.39 and 103.62 is: 155.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.62 : 195.39 = 103.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.62/195.39 = 103.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.62x = 195.39 × 103.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.62x = 20,246.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,246.31/130.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.00

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