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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.88, 196.37 and 61.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.88, 196.37 and 61.51 is: 92.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.88 : 196.37 = 61.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.88/196.37 = 61.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.88x = 196.37 × 61.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.88x = 12,078.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,078.87/130.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.29

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