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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.83, 196.08 and 49.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.83, 196.08 and 49.58 is: 74.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.83 : 196.08 = 49.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.83/196.08 = 49.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.83x = 196.08 × 49.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.83x = 9,720.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,720.67/130.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.30

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