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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.32, 195.42 and 43.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.32, 195.42 and 43.65 is: 65.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.32 : 195.42 = 43.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.32/195.42 = 43.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.32x = 195.42 × 43.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.32x = 8,530.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,530.08/130.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.45

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