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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.23, 195.35 and 49.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.23, 195.35 and 49.07 is: 73.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.23 : 195.35 = 49.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.23/195.35 = 49.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.23x = 195.35 × 49.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.23x = 9,584.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,584.60/130.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.60

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