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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.30, 217.97 and 130.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.30, 217.97 and 130.16 is: 195.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.30 : 217.97 = 130.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.30/217.97 = 130.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.30x = 217.97 × 130.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.30x = 28,372.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,372.09/145.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.27

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