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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.77, 195.93 and 103.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.77, 195.93 and 103.23 is: 154.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.77 : 195.93 = 103.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.77/195.93 = 103.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.77x = 195.93 × 103.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.77x = 20,225.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,225.85/130.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.67

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