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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.67, 195.91 and 49.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.67, 195.91 and 49.47 is: 74.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.67 : 195.91 = 49.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.67/195.91 = 49.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.67x = 195.91 × 49.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.67x = 9,691.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,691.29/130.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.17

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