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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.76, 196.08 and 49.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.76, 196.08 and 49.52 is: 74.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.76 : 196.08 = 49.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.76/196.08 = 49.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.76x = 196.08 × 49.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.76x = 9,709.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,709.88/130.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.26

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