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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.65, 196.04 and 62.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.65, 196.04 and 62.16 is: 93.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.65 : 196.04 = 62.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.65/196.04 = 62.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.65x = 196.04 × 62.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.65x = 12,185.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,185.92/130.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.27

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