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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.88, 196.18 and 70.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.88, 196.18 and 70.05 is: 105.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.88 : 196.18 = 70.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.88/196.18 = 70.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.88x = 196.18 × 70.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.88x = 13,742.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,742.41/130.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.00

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