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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.54, 195.74 and 62.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.54, 195.74 and 62.11 is: 93.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.54 : 195.74 = 62.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.54/195.74 = 62.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.54x = 195.74 × 62.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.54x = 12,157.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,157.41/130.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.13

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