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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.88, 196.34 and 102.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.88, 196.34 and 102.02 is: 153.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.88 : 196.34 = 102.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.88/196.34 = 102.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.88x = 196.34 × 102.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.88x = 20,030.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,030.61/130.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.05

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