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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.71, 196.10 and 99.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.71, 196.10 and 99.96 is: 149.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.71 : 196.10 = 99.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.71/196.10 = 99.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.71x = 196.10 × 99.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.71x = 19,602.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,602.16/130.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.97

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