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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.84, 196.22 and 69.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.84, 196.22 and 69.96 is: 104.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.84 : 196.22 = 69.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.84/196.22 = 69.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.84x = 196.22 × 69.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.84x = 13,727.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,727.55/130.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.92

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