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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.89, 195.97 and 69.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.89, 195.97 and 69.74 is: 104.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.89 : 195.97 = 69.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.89/195.97 = 69.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.89x = 195.97 × 69.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.89x = 13,666.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,666.95/130.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.42

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