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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.76, 196.16 and 45.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.76, 196.16 and 45.24 is: 67.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.76 : 196.16 = 45.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.76/196.16 = 45.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.76x = 196.16 × 45.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.76x = 8,874.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,874.28/130.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.87

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