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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.77, 196.16 and 44.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.77, 196.16 and 44.10 is: 66.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.77 : 196.16 = 44.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.77/196.16 = 44.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.77x = 196.16 × 44.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.77x = 8,650.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,650.99/130.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.15

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