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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.91, 196.34 and 65.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.91, 196.34 and 65.88 is: 98.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.91 : 196.34 = 65.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.91/196.34 = 65.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.91x = 196.34 × 65.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.91x = 12,934.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,934.55/130.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.81

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