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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.83, 196.25 and 34.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.83, 196.25 and 34.65 is: 51.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.83 : 196.25 = 34.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.83/196.25 = 34.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.83x = 196.25 × 34.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.83x = 6,800.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,800.06/130.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.98

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