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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.89, 196.43 and 49.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.89, 196.43 and 49.73 is: 74.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.89 : 196.43 = 49.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.89/196.43 = 49.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.89x = 196.43 × 49.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.89x = 9,768.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,768.34/130.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.63

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