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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.72, 196.07 and 65.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.72, 196.07 and 65.74 is: 98.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.72 : 196.07 = 65.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.72/196.07 = 65.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.72x = 196.07 × 65.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.72x = 12,889.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,889.64/130.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.60

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