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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.75, 196.12 and 65.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.75, 196.12 and 65.81 is: 98.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.75 : 196.12 = 65.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.75/196.12 = 65.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.75x = 196.12 × 65.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.75x = 12,907.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,907.23/130.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.72

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