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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.16, 195.24 and 49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.16, 195.24 and 49 is: 73.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.16 : 195.24 = 49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.16/195.24 = 49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.16x = 195.24 × 49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.16x = 9,566.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,566.76/130.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.50

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