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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.84, 195.90 and 101.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.84, 195.90 and 101.79 is: 152.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.84 : 195.90 = 101.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.84/195.90 = 101.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.84x = 195.90 × 101.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.84x = 19,940.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,940.66/130.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.40

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