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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.65, 196.17 and 106.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.65, 196.17 and 106.75 is: 160.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.65 : 196.17 = 106.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.65/196.17 = 106.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.65x = 196.17 × 106.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.65x = 20,941.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,941.15/130.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.28

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