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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.53, 195.59 and 69.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.53, 195.59 and 69.65 is: 104.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.53 : 195.59 = 69.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.53/195.59 = 69.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.53x = 195.59 × 69.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.53x = 13,622.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,622.84/130.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.37

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