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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.62, 195.96 and 62.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.62, 195.96 and 62.10 is: 93.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.62 : 195.96 = 62.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.62/195.96 = 62.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.62x = 195.96 × 62.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.62x = 12,169.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,169.12/130.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.16

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