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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.80, 196.41 and 103.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.80, 196.41 and 103.97 is: 156.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.80 : 196.41 = 103.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.80/196.41 = 103.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.80x = 196.41 × 103.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.80x = 20,420.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,420.75/130.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.12

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