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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.30, 195.37 and 61.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.30, 195.37 and 61.73 is: 92.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.30 : 195.37 = 61.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.30/195.37 = 61.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.30x = 195.37 × 61.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.30x = 12,060.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,060.19/130.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.56

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