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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.74, 195.92 and 104.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.74, 195.92 and 104.92 is: 157.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.74 : 195.92 = 104.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.74/195.92 = 104.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.74x = 195.92 × 104.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.74x = 20,555.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,555.93/130.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.23

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