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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.89, 196.18 and 107.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.89, 196.18 and 107.81 is: 161.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.89 : 196.18 = 107.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.89/196.18 = 107.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.89x = 196.18 × 107.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.89x = 21,150.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,150.17/130.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.59

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