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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.71, 195.76 and 65.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.71, 195.76 and 65.63 is: 98.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.71 : 195.76 = 65.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.71/195.76 = 65.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.71x = 195.76 × 65.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.71x = 12,847.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,847.69/130.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.29

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