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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.56, 195.64 and 66.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.56, 195.64 and 66.24 is: 99.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.56 : 195.64 = 66.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.56/195.64 = 66.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.56x = 195.64 × 66.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.56x = 12,959.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,959.19/130.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.26

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