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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.53, 195.80 and 43.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.53, 195.80 and 43.87 is: 65.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.53 : 195.80 = 43.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.53/195.80 = 43.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.53x = 195.80 × 43.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.53x = 8,589.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,589.75/130.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.81

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