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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.65, 195.89 and 57.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.65, 195.89 and 57.49 is: 86.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.65 : 195.89 = 57.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.65/195.89 = 57.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.65x = 195.89 × 57.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.65x = 11,260.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,260.74/130.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.19

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