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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.67, 195.96 and 48.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.67, 195.96 and 48.39 is: 72.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.67 : 195.96 = 48.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.67/195.96 = 48.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.67x = 195.96 × 48.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.67x = 9,482.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,482.50/130.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.57

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