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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.64, 195.75 and 105.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.64, 195.75 and 105.14 is: 157.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.64 : 195.75 = 105.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.64/195.75 = 105.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.64x = 195.75 × 105.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.64x = 20,581.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,581.16/130.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.54

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