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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.92, 196.36 and 62.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.92, 196.36 and 62.41 is: 93.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.92 : 196.36 = 62.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.92/196.36 = 62.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.92x = 196.36 × 62.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.92x = 12,254.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,254.83/130.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.61

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