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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.98, 196.38 and 106.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.98, 196.38 and 106.92 is: 160.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.98 : 196.38 = 106.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.98/196.38 = 106.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.98x = 196.38 × 106.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.98x = 20,996.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,996.95/130.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.31

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