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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.89, 196.30 and 45.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.89, 196.30 and 45.37 is: 68.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.89 : 196.30 = 45.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.89/196.30 = 45.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.89x = 196.30 × 45.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.89x = 8,905.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,905.90/130.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.04

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