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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.89, 196.19 and 66.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.89, 196.19 and 66.63 is: 99.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.89 : 196.19 = 66.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.89/196.19 = 66.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.89x = 196.19 × 66.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.89x = 13,072.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,072.14/130.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.87

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