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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.70, 196.04 and 44.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.70, 196.04 and 44.03 is: 66.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.70 : 196.04 = 44.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.70/196.04 = 44.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.70x = 196.04 × 44.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.70x = 8,630.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,630.66/130.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.04

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