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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.57, 195.86 and 43.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.57, 195.86 and 43.90 is: 65.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.57 : 195.86 = 43.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.57/195.86 = 43.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.57x = 195.86 × 43.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.57x = 8,597.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,597.87/130.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.85

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