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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.86, 195.69 and 106.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.86, 195.69 and 106.62 is: 159.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.86 : 195.69 = 106.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.86/195.69 = 106.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.86x = 195.69 × 106.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.86x = 20,864.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,864.47/130.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.44

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