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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.77, 196.25 and 62.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.77, 196.25 and 62.31 is: 93.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.77 : 196.25 = 62.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.77/196.25 = 62.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.77x = 196.25 × 62.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.77x = 12,228.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,228.49/130.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.51

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