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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.68, 195.75 and 103.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.68, 195.75 and 103.55 is: 155.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.68 : 195.75 = 103.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.68/195.75 = 103.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.68x = 195.75 × 103.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.68x = 20,268.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,268.93/130.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.10

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