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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.53, 195.66 and 49.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.53, 195.66 and 49.34 is: 73.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.53 : 195.66 = 49.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.53/195.66 = 49.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.53x = 195.66 × 49.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.53x = 9,653.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,653.86/130.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.96

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