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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.71, 195.97 and 62.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.71, 195.97 and 62.17 is: 93.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.71 : 195.97 = 62.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.71/195.97 = 62.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.71x = 195.97 × 62.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.71x = 12,183.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,183.45/130.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.21

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