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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.48, 195.62 and 68.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.48, 195.62 and 68.65 is: 102.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.48 : 195.62 = 68.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.48/195.62 = 68.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.48x = 195.62 × 68.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.48x = 13,428.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,428.48/130.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.92

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