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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130, 195.02 and 48.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130, 195.02 and 48.91 is: 73.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130 : 195.02 = 48.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130/195.02 = 48.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130x = 195.02 × 48.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130x = 9,538.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,538.43/130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.37

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