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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.11, 195.20 and 65.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.11, 195.20 and 65.14 is: 97.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.11 : 195.20 = 65.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.11/195.20 = 65.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.11x = 195.20 × 65.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.11x = 12,715.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,715.65/130.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.73

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