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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.86, 195.96 and 96.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.86, 195.96 and 96.54 is: 144.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.86 : 195.96 = 96.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.86/195.96 = 96.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.86x = 195.96 × 96.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.86x = 18,917.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,917.98/130.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.57

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