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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.76, 195.84 and 100.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.76, 195.84 and 100.09 is: 149.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.76 : 195.84 = 100.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.76/195.84 = 100.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.76x = 195.84 × 100.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.76x = 19,601.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,601.63/130.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.91

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