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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.40, 195.63 and 65.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.40, 195.63 and 65.45 is: 98.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.40 : 195.63 = 65.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.40/195.63 = 65.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.40x = 195.63 × 65.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.40x = 12,803.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,803.01/130.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.18

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