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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.56, 195.84 and 45.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.56, 195.84 and 45.04 is: 67.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.56 : 195.84 = 45.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.56/195.84 = 45.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.56x = 195.84 × 45.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.56x = 8,820.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,820.63/130.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.56

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