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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.80, 195.88 and 100.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.80, 195.88 and 100.32 is: 150.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.80 : 195.88 = 100.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.80/195.88 = 100.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.80x = 195.88 × 100.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.80x = 19,650.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,650.68/130.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.23

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