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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.60, 195.89 and 34.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.60, 195.89 and 34.41 is: 51.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.60 : 195.89 = 34.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.60/195.89 = 34.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.60x = 195.89 × 34.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.60x = 6,740.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,740.66/130.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.61

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