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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.64, 196 and 105.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.64, 196 and 105.04 is: 157.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.64 : 196 = 105.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.64/196 = 105.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.64x = 196 × 105.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.64x = 20,587.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,587.84/130.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.59

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