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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.24, 195.16 and 61.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.24, 195.16 and 61.75 is: 92.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.24 : 195.16 = 61.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.24/195.16 = 61.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.24x = 195.16 × 61.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.24x = 12,050.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,050.15/130.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.53

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