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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.80, 196.08 and 96.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.80, 196.08 and 96.60 is: 144.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.80 : 196.08 = 96.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.80/196.08 = 96.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.80x = 196.08 × 96.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.80x = 18,941.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,941.33/130.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.81

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