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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.34, 195.53 and 61.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.34, 195.53 and 61.87 is: 92.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.34 : 195.53 = 61.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.34/195.53 = 61.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.34x = 195.53 × 61.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.34x = 12,097.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,097.44/130.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.81

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