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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.89, 195.93 and 103.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.89, 195.93 and 103.89 is: 155.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.89 : 195.93 = 103.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.89/195.93 = 103.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.89x = 195.93 × 103.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.89x = 20,355.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,355.17/130.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.51

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