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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.58, 195.82 and 62.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.58, 195.82 and 62.03 is: 93.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.58 : 195.82 = 62.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.58/195.82 = 62.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.58x = 195.82 × 62.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.58x = 12,146.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,146.71/130.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.02

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