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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.74, 196.15 and 44.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.74, 196.15 and 44.14 is: 66.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.74 : 196.15 = 44.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.74/196.15 = 44.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.74x = 196.15 × 44.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.74x = 8,658.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,658.06/130.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.22

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