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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.79, 196.06 and 66.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.79, 196.06 and 66.53 is: 99.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.79 : 196.06 = 66.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.79/196.06 = 66.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.79x = 196.06 × 66.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.79x = 13,043.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,043.54/130.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.73

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