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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.57, 195.83 and 49.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.57, 195.83 and 49.39 is: 74.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.57 : 195.83 = 49.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.57/195.83 = 49.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.57x = 195.83 × 49.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.57x = 9,671.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,671.80/130.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.08

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