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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.09, 195.14 and 33.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.09, 195.14 and 33.91 is: 50.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.09 : 195.14 = 33.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.09/195.14 = 33.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.09x = 195.14 × 33.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.09x = 6,617.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,617.20/130.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.87

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