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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.10, 195.02 and 57.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.10, 195.02 and 57.02 is: 85.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.10 : 195.02 = 57.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.10/195.02 = 57.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.10x = 195.02 × 57.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.10x = 11,120.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,120.24/130.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.48

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