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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.39, 195.72 and 65.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.39, 195.72 and 65.44 is: 98.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.39 : 195.72 = 65.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.39/195.72 = 65.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.39x = 195.72 × 65.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.39x = 12,806.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,806.69/130.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.22

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