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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.23, 195.71 and 69.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.23, 195.71 and 69.41 is: 104.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.23 : 195.71 = 69.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.23/195.71 = 69.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.23x = 195.71 × 69.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.23x = 13,584.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,584.23/130.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.31

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