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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.51, 195.82 and 62.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.51, 195.82 and 62.08 is: 93.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.51 : 195.82 = 62.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.51/195.82 = 62.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.51x = 195.82 × 62.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.51x = 12,156.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,156.96/130.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.15

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