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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.36, 195.60 and 43.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.36, 195.60 and 43.72 is: 65.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.36 : 195.60 = 43.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.36/195.60 = 43.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.36x = 195.60 × 43.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.36x = 8,551.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,551.63/130.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.60

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