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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.98, 196.85 and 100.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.98, 196.85 and 100.23 is: 150.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.98 : 196.85 = 100.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.98/196.85 = 100.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.98x = 196.85 × 100.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.98x = 19,729.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,729.79/130.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.63

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