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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.37, 195.56 and 61.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.37, 195.56 and 61.88 is: 92.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.37 : 195.56 = 61.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.37/195.56 = 61.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.37x = 195.56 × 61.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.37x = 12,099.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,099.97/130.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.82

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