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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.79, 196.02 and 62.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.79, 196.02 and 62.16 is: 93.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.79 : 196.02 = 62.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.79/196.02 = 62.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.79x = 196.02 × 62.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.79x = 12,184.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,184.60/130.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.17

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