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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.73, 196.18 and 62.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.73, 196.18 and 62.26 is: 93.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.73 : 196.18 = 62.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.73/196.18 = 62.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.73x = 196.18 × 62.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.73x = 12,214.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,214.17/130.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.43

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