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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.63, 195.76 and 65.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.63, 195.76 and 65.68 is: 98.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.63 : 195.76 = 65.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.63/195.76 = 65.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.63x = 195.76 × 65.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.63x = 12,857.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,857.52/130.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.43

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