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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.70, 195.98 and 65.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.70, 195.98 and 65.57 is: 98.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.70 : 195.98 = 65.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.70/195.98 = 65.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.70x = 195.98 × 65.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.70x = 12,850.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,850.08/130.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.32

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