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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.80, 195.99 and 62.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.80, 195.99 and 62.16 is: 93.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.80 : 195.99 = 62.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.80/195.99 = 62.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.80x = 195.99 × 62.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.80x = 12,182.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,182.74/130.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.14

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