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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.84, 196.34 and 66.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.84, 196.34 and 66.84 is: 100.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.84 : 196.34 = 66.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.84/196.34 = 66.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.84x = 196.34 × 66.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.84x = 13,123.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,123.37/130.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.30

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