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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.39, 195.61 and 43.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.39, 195.61 and 43.76 is: 65.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.39 : 195.61 = 43.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.39/195.61 = 43.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.39x = 195.61 × 43.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.39x = 8,558.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,558.81/130.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.64

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