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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.33, 195.50 and 43.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.33, 195.50 and 43.68 is: 65.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.33 : 195.50 = 43.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.33/195.50 = 43.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.33x = 195.50 × 43.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.33x = 8,539.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,539.44/130.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.52

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