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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.97, 196.31 and 70.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.97, 196.31 and 70.04 is: 104.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.97 : 196.31 = 70.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.97/196.31 = 70.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.97x = 196.31 × 70.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.97x = 13,749.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,749.55/130.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.98

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