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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.78, 195.42 and 99.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.78, 195.42 and 99.76 is: 149.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.78 : 195.42 = 99.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.78/195.42 = 99.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.78x = 195.42 × 99.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.78x = 19,495.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,495.10/130.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.07

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