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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.23, 195.37 and 49.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.23, 195.37 and 49.09 is: 73.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.23 : 195.37 = 49.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.23/195.37 = 49.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.23x = 195.37 × 49.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.23x = 9,590.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,590.71/130.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.65

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