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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.89, 196.34 and 44.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.89, 196.34 and 44.19 is: 66.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.89 : 196.34 = 44.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.89/196.34 = 44.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.89x = 196.34 × 44.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.89x = 8,676.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,676.26/130.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.29

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