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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.52, 195.77 and 43.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.52, 195.77 and 43.82 is: 65.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.52 : 195.77 = 43.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.52/195.77 = 43.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.52x = 195.77 × 43.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.52x = 8,578.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,578.42/130.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.73

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