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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.83, 196.14 and 102.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.83, 196.14 and 102.07 is: 153.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.83 : 196.14 = 102.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.83/196.14 = 102.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.83x = 196.14 × 102.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.83x = 20,019.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,019.88/130.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.02

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