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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.83, 195.65 and 99.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.83, 195.65 and 99.99 is: 149.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.83 : 195.65 = 99.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.83/195.65 = 99.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.83x = 195.65 × 99.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.83x = 19,563.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,563.29/130.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.53

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