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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.73, 196.13 and 101.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.73, 196.13 and 101.87 is: 152.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.73 : 196.13 = 101.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.73/196.13 = 101.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.73x = 196.13 × 101.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.73x = 19,978.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,978.27/130.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.83

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