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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.77, 196.18 and 49.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.77, 196.18 and 49.64 is: 74.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.77 : 196.18 = 49.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.77/196.18 = 49.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.77x = 196.18 × 49.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.77x = 9,737.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,737.27/130.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.46

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