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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.52, 195.62 and 66.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.52, 195.62 and 66.28 is: 99.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.52 : 195.62 = 66.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.52/195.62 = 66.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.52x = 195.62 × 66.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.52x = 12,965.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,965.69/130.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.34

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