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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.86, 196.02 and 107.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.86, 196.02 and 107.82 is: 161.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.86 : 196.02 = 107.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.86/196.02 = 107.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.86x = 196.02 × 107.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.86x = 21,134.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,134.88/130.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.51

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