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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.92, 196.37 and 62.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.92, 196.37 and 62.39 is: 93.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.92 : 196.37 = 62.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.92/196.37 = 62.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.92x = 196.37 × 62.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.92x = 12,251.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,251.18/130.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.58

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