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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.52, 195.88 and 49.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.52, 195.88 and 49.39 is: 74.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.52 : 195.88 = 49.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.52/195.88 = 49.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.52x = 195.88 × 49.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.52x = 9,673.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,673.90/130.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.12

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