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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.31, 195.43 and 43.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.31, 195.43 and 43.64 is: 65.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.31 : 195.43 = 43.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.31/195.43 = 43.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.31x = 195.43 × 43.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.31x = 8,528.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,528.84/130.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.45

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