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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.71, 195.13 and 103.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.71, 195.13 and 103.38 is: 154.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.71 : 195.13 = 103.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.71/195.13 = 103.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.71x = 195.13 × 103.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.71x = 20,172.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,172.28/130.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.33

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