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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.33, 195.47 and 43.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.33, 195.47 and 43.65 is: 65.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.33 : 195.47 = 43.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.33/195.47 = 43.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.33x = 195.47 × 43.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.33x = 8,532.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,532.05/130.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.47

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