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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.52, 195.76 and 69.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.52, 195.76 and 69.68 is: 104.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.52 : 195.76 = 69.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.52/195.76 = 69.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.52x = 195.76 × 69.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.52x = 13,640.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,640.56/130.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.51

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