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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.67, 196.02 and 96.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.67, 196.02 and 96.86 is: 145.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.67 : 196.02 = 96.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.67/196.02 = 96.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.67x = 196.02 × 96.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.67x = 18,986.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,986.50/130.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.30

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