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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.17, 195.13 and 47.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.17, 195.13 and 47.86 is: 71.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.17 : 195.13 = 47.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.17/195.13 = 47.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.17x = 195.13 × 47.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.17x = 9,338.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,338.92/130.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.74

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