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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.18, 195.30 and 43.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.18, 195.30 and 43.53 is: 65.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.18 : 195.30 = 43.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.18/195.30 = 43.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.18x = 195.30 × 43.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.18x = 8,501.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,501.41/130.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.31

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