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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.63, 195.66 and 71.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.63, 195.66 and 71.09 is: 106.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.63 : 195.66 = 71.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.63/195.66 = 71.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.63x = 195.66 × 71.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.63x = 13,909.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,909.47/130.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.48

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