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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.74, 196.14 and 62.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.74, 196.14 and 62.34 is: 93.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.74 : 196.14 = 62.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.74/196.14 = 62.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.74x = 196.14 × 62.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.74x = 12,227.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,227.37/130.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.52

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