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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.24, 195.39 and 65.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.24, 195.39 and 65.27 is: 97.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.24 : 195.39 = 65.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.24/195.39 = 65.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.24x = 195.39 × 65.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.24x = 12,752.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,752.29/130.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.91

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