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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.53, 195.66 and 62.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.53, 195.66 and 62.01 is: 92.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.53 : 195.66 = 62.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.53/195.66 = 62.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.53x = 195.66 × 62.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.53x = 12,132.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,132.88/130.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.95

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