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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.60, 195.82 and 43.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.60, 195.82 and 43.94 is: 65.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.60 : 195.82 = 43.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.60/195.82 = 43.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.60x = 195.82 × 43.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.60x = 8,604.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,604.71/130.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.89

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