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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.59, 195.99 and 69.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.59, 195.99 and 69.69 is: 104.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.59 : 195.99 = 69.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.59/195.99 = 69.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.59x = 195.99 × 69.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.59x = 13,658.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,658.54/130.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.59

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