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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.88, 196.33 and 44.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.88, 196.33 and 44.18 is: 66.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.88 : 196.33 = 44.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.88/196.33 = 44.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.88x = 196.33 × 44.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.88x = 8,673.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,673.86/130.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.27

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