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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.38, 195.57 and 60.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.38, 195.57 and 60.02 is: 90.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.38 : 195.57 = 60.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.38/195.57 = 60.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.38x = 195.57 × 60.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.38x = 11,737.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,737.53/130.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.02

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