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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.66, 196.02 and 49.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.66, 196.02 and 49.50 is: 74.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.66 : 196.02 = 49.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.66/196.02 = 49.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.66x = 196.02 × 49.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.66x = 9,702.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,702.99/130.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.26

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