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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.46, 195.60 and 61.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.46, 195.60 and 61.88 is: 92.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.46 : 195.60 = 61.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.46/195.60 = 61.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.46x = 195.60 × 61.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.46x = 12,103.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,103.73/130.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.78

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