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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.72, 196.02 and 44.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.72, 196.02 and 44.02 is: 66.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.72 : 196.02 = 44.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.72/196.02 = 44.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.72x = 196.02 × 44.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.72x = 8,628.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,628.80/130.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.01

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