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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.66, 195.40 and 97.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.66, 195.40 and 97.74 is: 146.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.66 : 195.40 = 97.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.66/195.40 = 97.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.66x = 195.40 × 97.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.66x = 19,098.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,098.40/130.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.17

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