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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.84, 196.02 and 98.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.84, 196.02 and 98.68 is: 147.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.84 : 196.02 = 98.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.84/196.02 = 98.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.84x = 196.02 × 98.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.84x = 19,343.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,343.25/130.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.84

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