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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.99, 196.51 and 107.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.99, 196.51 and 107.89 is: 161.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.99 : 196.51 = 107.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.99/196.51 = 107.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.99x = 196.51 × 107.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.99x = 21,201.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,201.35/130.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.86

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