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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.74, 196.02 and 62.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.74, 196.02 and 62.21 is: 93.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.74 : 196.02 = 62.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.74/196.02 = 62.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.74x = 196.02 × 62.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.74x = 12,193.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,193.42/130.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.26

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