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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.90, 196.20 and 105.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.90, 196.20 and 105.25 is: 157.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.90 : 196.20 = 105.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.90/196.20 = 105.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.90x = 196.20 × 105.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.90x = 20,650.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,650.30/130.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.75

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