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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.77, 196.02 and 104.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.77, 196.02 and 104.85 is: 157.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.77 : 196.02 = 104.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.77/196.02 = 104.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.77x = 196.02 × 104.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.77x = 20,552.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,552.70/130.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.17

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