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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.42, 195.56 and 43.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.42, 195.56 and 43.71 is: 65.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.42 : 195.56 = 43.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.42/195.56 = 43.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.42x = 195.56 × 43.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.42x = 8,547.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,547.71/130.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.54

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