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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.92, 196.17 and 49.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.92, 196.17 and 49.71 is: 74.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.92 : 196.17 = 49.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.92/196.17 = 49.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.92x = 196.17 × 49.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.92x = 9,752.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,752.44/130.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.49

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