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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.85, 196.06 and 106.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.85, 196.06 and 106.35 is: 159.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.85 : 196.06 = 106.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.85/196.06 = 106.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.85x = 196.06 × 106.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.85x = 20,850.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,850.98/130.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.36

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