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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.85, 197.15 and 108.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.85, 197.15 and 108.51 is: 163.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.85 : 197.15 = 108.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.85/197.15 = 108.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.85x = 197.15 × 108.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.85x = 21,392.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,392.20/130.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.49

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