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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.81, 196.15 and 45.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.81, 196.15 and 45.25 is: 67.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.81 : 196.15 = 45.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.81/196.15 = 45.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.81x = 196.15 × 45.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.81x = 8,875.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,875.79/130.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.85

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