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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.50, 195.62 and 44.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.50, 195.62 and 44.94 is: 67.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.50 : 195.62 = 44.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.50/195.62 = 44.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.50x = 195.62 × 44.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.50x = 8,791.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,791.16/130.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.37

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