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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.88, 196.48 and 106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.88, 196.48 and 106.72 is: 160.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.88 : 196.48 = 106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.88/196.48 = 106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.88x = 196.48 × 106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.88x = 20,968.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,968.35/130.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.21

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