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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.70, 195.75 and 103.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.70, 195.75 and 103.67 is: 155.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.70 : 195.75 = 103.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.70/195.75 = 103.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.70x = 195.75 × 103.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.70x = 20,293.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,293.40/130.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.27

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