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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.63, 195.98 and 49.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.63, 195.98 and 49.54 is: 74.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.63 : 195.98 = 49.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.63/195.98 = 49.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.63x = 195.98 × 49.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.63x = 9,708.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,708.85/130.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.32

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