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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.38, 195.63 and 66.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.38, 195.63 and 66.25 is: 99.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.38 : 195.63 = 66.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.38/195.63 = 66.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.38x = 195.63 × 66.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.38x = 12,960.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,960.49/130.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.41

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