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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.37, 195.65 and 65.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.37, 195.65 and 65.35 is: 98.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.37 : 195.65 = 65.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.37/195.65 = 65.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.37x = 195.65 × 65.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.37x = 12,785.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,785.52/130.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.07

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