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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.35, 195.17 and 66.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.35, 195.17 and 66.09 is: 98.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.35 : 195.17 = 66.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.35/195.17 = 66.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.35x = 195.17 × 66.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.35x = 12,898.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,898.45/130.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.95

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