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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.91, 196.36 and 34.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.91, 196.36 and 34.72 is: 52.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.91 : 196.36 = 34.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.91/196.36 = 34.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.91x = 196.36 × 34.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.91x = 6,817.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,817.62/130.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.08

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