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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.41, 195.51 and 61.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.41, 195.51 and 61.98 is: 92.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.41 : 195.51 = 61.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.41/195.51 = 61.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.41x = 195.51 × 61.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.41x = 12,117.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,117.71/130.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.92

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