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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.46, 195.78 and 66.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.46, 195.78 and 66.34 is: 99.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.46 : 195.78 = 66.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.46/195.78 = 66.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.46x = 195.78 × 66.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.46x = 12,988.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,988.05/130.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.56

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