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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.38, 195.48 and 65.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.38, 195.48 and 65.37 is: 98.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.38 : 195.48 = 65.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.38/195.48 = 65.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.38x = 195.48 × 65.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.38x = 12,778.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,778.53/130.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.01

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