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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.84, 195.92 and 105.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.84, 195.92 and 105.02 is: 157.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.84 : 195.92 = 105.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.84/195.92 = 105.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.84x = 195.92 × 105.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.84x = 20,575.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,575.69/130.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.26

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