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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.73, 196.16 and 49.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.73, 196.16 and 49.58 is: 74.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.73 : 196.16 = 49.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.73/196.16 = 49.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.73x = 196.16 × 49.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.73x = 9,724.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,724.76/130.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.39

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