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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.65, 195.67 and 98.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.65, 195.67 and 98.07 is: 146.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.65 : 195.67 = 98.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.65/195.67 = 98.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.65x = 195.67 × 98.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.65x = 19,189.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,189.36/130.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.88

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