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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.89, 196.03 and 109.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.89, 196.03 and 109.29 is: 163.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.89 : 196.03 = 109.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.89/196.03 = 109.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.89x = 196.03 × 109.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.89x = 21,424.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,424.12/130.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.68

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