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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.81, 196.14 and 65.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.81, 196.14 and 65.81 is: 98.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.81 : 196.14 = 65.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.81/196.14 = 65.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.81x = 196.14 × 65.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.81x = 12,907.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,907.97/130.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.68

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