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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.44, 195.64 and 66.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.44, 195.64 and 66.28 is: 99.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.44 : 195.64 = 66.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.44/195.64 = 66.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.44x = 195.64 × 66.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.44x = 12,967.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,967.02/130.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.41

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