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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.86, 196.26 and 49.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.86, 196.26 and 49.68 is: 74.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.86 : 196.26 = 49.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.86/196.26 = 49.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.86x = 196.26 × 49.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.86x = 9,750.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,750.20/130.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.51

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