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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.19, 195.21 and 43.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.19, 195.21 and 43.52 is: 65.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.19 : 195.21 = 43.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.19/195.21 = 43.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.19x = 195.21 × 43.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.19x = 8,494.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,494.56/130.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.25

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