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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.66, 195.89 and 62.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.66, 195.89 and 62.15 is: 93.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.66 : 195.89 = 62.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.66/195.89 = 62.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.66x = 195.89 × 62.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.66x = 12,173.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,173.74/130.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.17

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