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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.85, 196.28 and 70.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.85, 196.28 and 70.01 is: 105.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.85 : 196.28 = 70.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.85/196.28 = 70.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.85x = 196.28 × 70.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.85x = 13,741.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,741.56/130.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.02

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