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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.85, 196.03 and 108.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.85, 196.03 and 108.07 is: 161.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.85 : 196.03 = 108.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.85/196.03 = 108.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.85x = 196.03 × 108.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.85x = 21,184.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,184.96/130.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.90

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