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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.70, 196.14 and 62.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.70, 196.14 and 62.25 is: 93.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.70 : 196.14 = 62.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.70/196.14 = 62.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.70x = 196.14 × 62.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.70x = 12,209.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,209.72/130.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.42

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