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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.75, 196.16 and 45.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.75, 196.16 and 45.25 is: 67.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.75 : 196.16 = 45.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.75/196.16 = 45.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.75x = 196.16 × 45.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.75x = 8,876.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,876.24/130.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.89

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