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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.64, 195.98 and 62.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.64, 195.98 and 62.24 is: 93.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.64 : 195.98 = 62.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.64/195.98 = 62.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.64x = 195.98 × 62.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.64x = 12,197.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,197.80/130.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.37

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