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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.65, 195.95 and 43.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.65, 195.95 and 43.97 is: 65.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.65 : 195.95 = 43.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.65/195.95 = 43.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.65x = 195.95 × 43.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.65x = 8,614.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,614.72/130.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.94

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