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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.81, 196.02 and 99.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.81, 196.02 and 99.94 is: 149.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.81 : 196.02 = 99.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.81/196.02 = 99.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.81x = 196.02 × 99.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.81x = 19,590.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,590.24/130.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.76

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