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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.25, 195.33 and 61.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.25, 195.33 and 61.70 is: 92.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.25 : 195.33 = 61.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.25/195.33 = 61.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.25x = 195.33 × 61.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.25x = 12,050.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,050.88/130.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.52

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