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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.56, 195.71 and 43.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.56, 195.71 and 43.81 is: 65.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.56 : 195.71 = 43.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.56/195.71 = 43.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.56x = 195.71 × 43.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.56x = 8,574.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,574.45/130.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.67

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