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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.70, 196.11 and 49.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.70, 196.11 and 49.61 is: 74.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.70 : 196.11 = 49.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.70/196.11 = 49.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.70x = 196.11 × 49.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.70x = 9,728.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,728.04/130.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.43

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