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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.68, 196.29 and 107.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.68, 196.29 and 107.93 is: 162.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.68 : 196.29 = 107.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.68/196.29 = 107.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.68x = 196.29 × 107.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.68x = 21,186.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,186.07/130.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.12

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