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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.56, 195.93 and 45.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.56, 195.93 and 45.06 is: 67.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.56 : 195.93 = 45.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.56/195.93 = 45.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.56x = 195.93 × 45.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.56x = 8,829.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,829.26/130.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.62

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