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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.63, 196.01 and 65.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.63, 196.01 and 65.64 is: 98.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.63 : 196.01 = 65.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.63/196.01 = 65.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.63x = 196.01 × 65.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.63x = 12,866.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,866.10/130.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.49

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