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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.62, 195.86 and 49.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.62, 195.86 and 49.44 is: 74.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.62 : 195.86 = 49.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.62/195.86 = 49.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.62x = 195.86 × 49.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.62x = 9,683.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,683.32/130.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.13

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