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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.75, 195.95 and 65.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.75, 195.95 and 65.75 is: 98.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.75 : 195.95 = 65.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.75/195.95 = 65.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.75x = 195.95 × 65.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.75x = 12,882.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,882.90/130.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.53

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