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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.52, 195.72 and 62.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.52, 195.72 and 62.07 is: 93.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.52 : 195.72 = 62.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.52/195.72 = 62.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.52x = 195.72 × 62.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.52x = 12,148.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,148.34/130.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.08

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