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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.65, 195.87 and 62.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.65, 195.87 and 62.13 is: 93.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.65 : 195.87 = 62.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.65/195.87 = 62.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.65x = 195.87 × 62.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.65x = 12,169.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,169.40/130.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.15

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