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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.41, 195.35 and 61.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.41, 195.35 and 61.83 is: 92.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.41 : 195.35 = 61.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.41/195.35 = 61.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.41x = 195.35 × 61.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.41x = 12,078.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,078.18/130.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.62

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