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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.41, 195.61 and 34.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.41, 195.61 and 34.22 is: 51.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.41 : 195.61 = 34.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.41/195.61 = 34.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.41x = 195.61 × 34.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.41x = 6,693.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,693.57/130.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.33

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