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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.71, 195.80 and 100.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.71, 195.80 and 100.20 is: 150.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.71 : 195.80 = 100.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.71/195.80 = 100.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.71x = 195.80 × 100.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.71x = 19,618.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,618.66/130.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.09

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