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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.91, 196.47 and 94.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.91, 196.47 and 94.28 is: 141.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.91 : 196.47 = 94.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.91/196.47 = 94.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.91x = 196.47 × 94.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.91x = 18,522.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,522.21/130.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.49

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