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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.07, 194.91 and 48.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.07, 194.91 and 48.87 is: 73.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.07 : 194.91 = 48.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.07/194.91 = 48.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.07x = 194.91 × 48.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.07x = 9,525.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,525.07/130.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.23

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